Microplastics Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Risks
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A University of Rhode Island study suggests that micro- and nanoplastics can accumulate in the brain, potentially contributing to Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, especially in genetically at-risk individuals, with effects varying by sex and genetic factors like APOE4.
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