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cwagner@lemmy.cwagner.me to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

New study finds microplastics infiltrate all systems of body, alter behaviour

www.sustainableplastics.com

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New study finds microplastics infiltrate all systems of body, alter behaviour

www.sustainableplastics.com

cwagner@lemmy.cwagner.me to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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Microplastics on the brain?
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Neuroscience, Pharmacy Professor Jaime Ross’ study finds ‘widespread’ infiltration, potential for serious health consequences, including Alzheimer’s.
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    Well that’s absolutely horrifying.

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      If it makes you feel any better, it’s so large a problem that you’re likely utterly powerless to stop it.

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        You’re not wrong, but now that I’ve read this article I’m pretty sure I can feel the microplastics inflaming my brain.

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          Good news: If this keeps up you won’t remember why you can feel the microplastics in your brain 👍

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      That’s why I chose to ignore it. What am I gonna do about it

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        Push your local politicians to take steps in the right direction.

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        Whatever it takes to get governments to listen.

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          Violence

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