An article by J. Licinio et al titled “The human microplastic burden and brain health: From measurement to pathophysiology and removal” published on 5 May 2026 discusses concerns regarding so-called microplastics in the human body. The article is short at less than four pages in total, including references. First of all, the authors point out that whilst “microplastics” is the commonly used term, “nanoplastics” is more accurate. Those that cross the blood-brain barrier, accum

An Australian study by A.J. Harray et al titled “Low-plastic diet and urinary levels of plastic-associated phthalates and bisphenols: the randomized controlled PERTH Trial” published on 21 April 2026 has detected plastic-associated chemicals (PACs) in its entire study group of over two hundred adults. The article is 27 pages in total, with the main text at about 11 pages. The remaining are references, tables and figures. The study period was from 10 November 2022 to 15 Septem