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A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage in the brain.

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Microplastics could be fueling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, with a new study highlighting five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain.

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