Summary:
- The article discusses a recent study that found microplastics in human blood for the first time. This raises concerns about the potential health impacts of microplastics exposure.
- The study, conducted by researchers in the Netherlands, analyzed blood samples from 22 anonymous, healthy adult donors and found that 17 of them (77%) had detectable levels of microplastics in their blood.
- The researchers note that more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of microplastics in the human body, as well as the potential sources and routes of exposure.