Visualizing micro- nanoplastics in the human brain: Early evidence for roles in microvascular pathology
Elaine L. Bearer, Marcus A. Garcia, Laurissa Barela, Andrés Collazo, Cathleen F. Martinez, Taylor W. Uselman, Gary A. Rosenberg
The paper identifies synthetic plastics in human brain microvascular deposits using fluorescence and chemical analysis, suggesting potential links to microvascular pathology.
bioRxiv · Sep 21, 2026 · PreprintPathology