Microplastics have been detected in human blood for the first time, according to a study that may indicate the potential for such particles to travel to organs.
Scientists found 17 out of the 22 healthy people they took samples from had quantifiable amounts of plastic particles in their blood. Researchers said further study is needed to determine the health risks of the materials.
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