Microplastics in humans: a cautious take on the hype vs. science
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A Guardian briefing questions sensational claims of large amounts of microplastics in the human body, highlighting measurement challenges and potential false positives in early studies. While microplastics are pervasive environmentally, the exact levels in people remain uncertain and methods are still being refined; the health risks are not yet clear, but the broader case for cutting plastic pollution remains strong.
Topics:health#false-positives#human-body#measurement-challenges#microplastics#science#scientific-methods
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