Dossier
Nanoplastics
Coverage of Nanoplastics in the Nexus archive.
- Microplastics found in majority of heart attack victims’ blood, bombshell study reveals
A study found detectable micro- and nanoplastics in nearly 84% of patients who suffered active heart attacks. The presence of these plastics in the blood of heart attack victims raises concerns about their potential health impacts.
- Brain tissue near tumours is loaded with plastic
A study published in Nature on April 24, 2026, found high levels of micro- and nanoplastics in brain tissue near tumours, suggesting a potential breakdown of the blood–brain barrier. The discovery highlights possible environmental health risks and links plastic contamination to neurological conditions.