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Plastic and The Brain
What happens when microscopic pieces of plastic reach one of the most protected organs in the human body?
In this episode, Dr. Elie follows microplastics and nanoplastics beyond the bloodstream and into the brain. We explore emerging human research detecting plastic particles in brain tissue, the olfactory bulb, and cerebrospinal fluid—and the surprising evidence suggesting that the brain may accumulate more plastic than other organs.
We examine what scientists are learning about the blood-brain barrier, inflammation, and possible connections with cognitive decline and dementia, while…
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