Microplastics: A new study has reveled that microplastics can block blood flow in mouse brains, causing cerebral thrombosis and neurobehavioral issues.
About effect of microplastics in Mouse Brain: Immune cells like neutrophils and phagocytes ingest microplastics, leading to blockages in brain blood vessels (cortex area).
o Some blockages cleared, while others persisted for days, causing reduced mobility in mice.
o A 2022 study in Environment International confirmed microplastics in human blood.
o Primary Microplastics: Intentionally manufactured small plastics, such as microbeads used in health and beauty products like cleansers and toothpastes.
o Secondary Microplastics: Result from the breakdown of larger plastic debris into smaller fragments due to environmental factors.