Like tobacco and asbestos, these particles have sparked widespread fear. But now experts say the risks may be overstated
Source: The ‘bombshell’ science that casts doubt on claims about microplastics
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Microplastics were first detected in the human body in 2018 when Austrian scientists analysed stool samples of people in eight countries – including Britain – and found every one contained the tiny particles. Such research is not in doubt, and there is good evidence that humans do ingest tens of thousands of plastic particles each year. The sticking point is whether these become embedded in tissues, causing long-term harm.
