A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver, spleen etc: https://t.co/cyiopzaV0K Placenta: https://t.co/cyiopzaV0K Brain: https://t.co/p4vhVn5qT9
Detection of Microplastic in Human Placenta and Meconium in a Clinical Setting.
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Discussions frequently highlight the disturbing nature of discovering microplastics in human tissues, with phrases like ‘we're basically screwed from before birth,’ signaling concern and alarm. The tone varies from casual acknowledgment to serious focus on health implications, as seen in comments about the study’s relevance to everyday life and future health, which together reflect a moderate but meaningful perception of its significance.
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While some emphasize the importance of the findings and call for more attention or research, others treat the topic as an important but ongoing concern rather than a definitive breakthrough.
Abstract in brief
- This study explores the presence of microplastics (MPs) in human placenta and meconium, indicating potential intrauterine exposure, and highlights the challenges of contamination during detection.
- Using advanced methods like chemical digestion and FTIR microspectroscopy, researchers identified common types of MPs, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyurethane, in samples from cesarean deliveries.
- The findings emphasize the importance of carefully evaluating contamination sources in future research and suggest that further studies on nanosized plastics in human tissues are needed to fully understand health implications.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky3/ And enough about how sea animals are drowning in plastic waste. This is a human problem now: #microplastics have been found in the placentas of pregnant women - on both the fetal and maternal side. One study: https://t.co/rUcW4mSG6c @SenBooker @SenJeffMerkley @Plasticsimpact
(2) The health implications of microplastics is not yet known. I feel like this should be a much bigger story. Study here
Interesting if disturbing study
Also found in the placenta and in the baby's meconium (baby's first poop for those like me that didn't know the word). So we're basically screwed from before birth. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34206212/
5/ And in this study #microplastics were found in both placenta & meconium, indicating #microplastic exposure very early in life in a very sensitive development phase, when we avoid alcohol & cigarettes & many mothers aim for as healthy a diet as possible. https://t.co/COz1NgY3PJ
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Welcome to Mamas Footprint. This video discusses plastic pollution, micro and nanoplastics, and their harmful effects on the environment and human health, including recent findings of plastics in human blood and the…
Detection of Microplastics in Human Placenta and Fetal Tissues
This study explores the presence of microplastics in human placenta and meconium, indicating potential intrauterine exposure, and highlights the challenges of contamination during detection. Advanced methods identified…
Also found in the placenta and in the baby's meconium (baby's first poop for those like me that didn't know the word). So we're basically screwed from before birth. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34206212/
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5/ And in this study #microplastics were found in both placenta & meconium, indicating #microplastic exposure very early in life in a very sensitive development phase, when we avoid alcohol & cigarettes & many mothers aim for as healthy a diet as possible. https://t.co/COz1NgY3PJ
- The placenta and meconium: https://t.co/7aRRhDEqgl (suggesting that there is foetal exposure to microplastics) - Human blood: https://t.co/6KdTNBpzmR - The literal air we breathe: https://t.co/MEE1DFJbSs
RT @GeorgeMonks11: (2) The health implications of microplastics is not yet known. I feel like this should be a much bigger story. Study her…
RT @GeorgeMonks11: (2) The health implications of microplastics is not yet known. I feel like this should be a much bigger story. Study her…
(2) The health implications of microplastics is not yet known. I feel like this should be a much bigger story. Study here
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
RT @xr_cambridge: A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver…
A couple of people have asked for sources which is fair enough Microplastics carry viruses: https://t.co/Bp9UBnOwr2 Liver, spleen etc: https://t.co/cyiopzaV0K Placenta: https://t.co/cyiopzaV0K Brain: https://t.co/p4vhVn5qT9
#HighlyCitedPaper Read the latest research by "Detection of Microplastic in Human Placenta and Meconium in a Clinical Setting" You can find it at: https://t.co/d2AKaJsyqW https://t.co/zc7ntBWu3i
#HighlyCitedPaper Read the latest research "#Detection of #Microplastic in Human Placenta and Meconium in a Clinical Setting" You can find it at: https://t.co/d2AKaJbvoW https://t.co/Sl4WouA9Su
RT @monicazlam: 3/ And enough about how sea animals are drowning in plastic waste. This is a human problem now: #microplastics have been fo…
RT @monicazlam: 3/ And enough about how sea animals are drowning in plastic waste. This is a human problem now: #microplastics have been fo…
3/ And enough about how sea animals are drowning in plastic waste. This is a human problem now: #microplastics have been found in the placentas of pregnant women - on both the fetal and maternal side. One study: https://t.co/rUcW4mSG6c @SenBooker @SenJeffMerkley @Plasticsimpact
@Sedat_Gundogdu1 @LitRivus @CuspResearch @AuroraProjectEU @imptox @plasticheal @plasticsfate @PolyriskScience #Microplastic > 50 µm n Human Placenta: https://t.co/COz1NgY3PJ
“Are you planning on having kids?” Me: https://t.co/p0ZJkJBLlR
RT @MelanieBergma18: Interesting if disturbing study
RT @MelanieBergma18: Interesting if disturbing study
Interesting if disturbing study