Researchers have found evidence of microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of the human brain for the first time, after ...

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Microplastics were found in the olfactory bulbs of eight of 15 human brains at autopsy, a case series showed. A total of 16 ...

Microplastics have become ubiquitous, putting them into the minds of many. However, a recent study suggests its presence ...

In the human body, they’ve shown up in blood, baby poop, placentas and lungs. Now, scientists have also discovered the tiny pollutants in brain tissue, specifically the olfactory bulb that sits ...

The jury is out, but perhaps feeling a little more nervous than before. More information: Luís Fernando Amato-Lourenço et al, ...

Whether these ubiquitous pollutants can reach the human brain has been a primary concern for scientists. The latest research looked at a part of the brain called the olfactory bulb, which ...

Microplastics continue to be found in some concerning parts of the human body. A new study published Sept. 16 in the JAMA Network Open journal explains how microplastics in the human brain can ...

New research reveals that microplastics can penetrate the brain through the nasal passages, prompting urgent questions about their impact on human health and the environment. Study: Microplastics ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Microplastics were found in the olfactory bulbs of eight of 15 human brains at autopsy. A total of 16 different ...

This study was an opportunity to look for the presence of microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of the human brain. The olfactory bulbs are a critical component of people’s ability to smell.