Chronic exposure to microplastics impairs blood-brain barrier, induces oxidative stress, and damages neurons, finds a new study on rats
A study reveals that chronic exposure to microplastics can impair the blood-brain barrier, increase oxidative stress, and damage neurons in rats, raising concerns about potential human health risks.
Direct link to the study: G. Forutan, et al., Chronic Exposure to Microplastics Induces Blood–Brain Barrier Impairment, Oxidative Stress, and Neuronal Damage in Rats, Molecular Neurobiology (2025) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12035-025-05157-0
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