Scientists founded Microplastics in human brains and called for worldwide action.
The widespread use of plastic has caused serious environmental pollution, and microplastics are now entering vital human organs, including the brain.
Growing evidence shows that these tiny plastic particles—less than 5 millimeters in size—are accumulating in the air, water, food, and even human tissues.
A recent study by researchers discovered that brain samples collected in early 2024 had an average of 0.5% plastic by weight.
The work will soon be peer-reviewed and published by the National Institutes of Health.
A worldwide microplastics expert reiterated these concerns and said the situation demands the declaration of a global emergency.
Microplastics are now found in the lungs, placenta, and other vital organs, so urgent global action to reduce plastic pollution is needed more than ever.
