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From Monsters to Microplastics: Alan Moore and the Evolution of Horror

Alan Moore's 2017 comic "Providence" challenged traditional horror by depicting a conflict between incomprehensible deities, reflecting a shift from classic monster narratives to contemporary anxieties about unseen threats like microplastics, now being countered by AI-designed enzymes.

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Microplastics Found in All Human Brains Analyzed; Concentration Increased 50% Since 2016

A study of 91 human brain samples revealed the presence of microplastics in all, with an average of 7 grams per brain and a 50% increase in concentration between 2016 and 2024, raising concerns about potential health impacts.

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Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Correlation with Dementia

A study analyzing human tissue samples (2016-2024) found increased microplastic levels in the liver and brain, with a correlation between high brain microplastic levels and dementia in 12 out of 40 individuals; however, causality remains undetermined.

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Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Study Reveals Significant Levels

A University of New Mexico study published in Nature found microplastics, primarily polyethylene, in human brains, with levels significantly higher in individuals who died in 2024 and those with dementia. The researchers detected approximately 5000 micrograms of plastic per gram of brain tissue, equ...

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Increased Microplastic Levels Found in Human Brains

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in micro- and nanoplastic levels in human brains and livers between 2016 and 2024, with polyethylene being the most prevalent type, prompting concerns about health impacts.

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Tyre Wear: Leading Source of Alpine Nanoplastic Pollution

A study in the Alps reveals that tyre wear is the biggest source of nanoplastic pollution, prompting a global survey to map the pollution and understand the health and environmental impacts.

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Widespread Poor Air Quality in Germany Due to High PM2.5 Levels

High PM2.5 levels exceeding 50 µg/m³ affect many German regions from the north to the east, due to traffic, heating, industry, and stagnant weather, impacting public health; a western low-pressure system is expected to improve air quality.

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Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A New Study Reveals Unknown Health Risks

A study published in Nature Medicine found microplastics in all 52 human brain samples analyzed, with a 50% higher concentration in 2024 samples than in 2016 samples; higher concentrations were found in the brains of individuals with dementia; further research is needed to determine the health impac...

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Microplastics Found in Antarctic Snow: Study Reveals Widespread Contamination

A new study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) found microplastics in Antarctic snow near research camps, with concentrations up to 3,099 particles per liter, suggesting previous studies underestimated the problem due to less sensitive detection methods. The microplastics, mostly smaller than 50 ...

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Increased Microplastics in Human Brains Linked to Rising Plastic Production

A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a significant increase in microplastic levels in human brains between 1997 and 2024, with polyethylene accounting for 75% of the particles, potentially linking increased plastic production to neurological health impacts.

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Increased Microplastic Levels Found in Human Brain Tissue

A US study found significantly higher levels of nano- and microplastics in the liver and brain tissues of deceased individuals in 2024 than in 2016, with brain tissue showing the highest concentration (up to 30 times higher than in the liver or kidney).

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Brain Microplastic Levels Surge 50% in 8 Years, Study Finds

A new study finds a 50% increase in brain microplastics over 8 years, with dementia patients having up to 10 times more; researchers suspect food contamination is a major source and warn of potential health impacts.

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