"Researchers suspect that immune cells had, in effect, absorbed the bits of plastic, creating irregular-shaped cells" that more easily get stuck and create blockages. So we need to be more proactive.… [+207 chars]
Microplastics Can Block Blood Vessels in Mice Brains, Researchers Find - Slashdot
Microplastics can move through mice brains and block blood vessels, essentially mimicking blood clots that could potentially be fatal or otherwise disrupt brain function. From a report: The findings are detailed in a peer-reviewed paper for which researchers …
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