US EditionMicroplastics may be linked with strokes, study shows
- Scientists affiliated with the University of New Mexico identified microscopic plastic particles within arterial plaque, which have been associated with a higher likelihood of stroke in 2024.
- This discovery follows growing evidence that microplastics are widespread in the environment and human bodies due to inefficient plastic waste management.
- A McGill University team developed a 3D-printed nanoplastic detector to improve detection by eliminating complex sample preparation and increasing testing affordability and speed.
- Studies show 80% of people have microplastics inside them and adults ingest over 121,000 microplastic particles yearly through air and food, raising concern over health effects.
- These findings highlight the urgent need to reduce plastic production and improve recycling while international efforts pursue a global plastic treaty to lower pollution and health risks.
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Plastic manufacturing technologies jeopardise food safety and the environment
13.05.2025 - AMBER Centre researchers based in Trinity have discovered that the way many everyday plastics are manufactured builds unseen stress into the material-stress that later drives the release of tiny plastic particles into our food and the environment.
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