This makes my complaint yesterday about breathing woodsmoke seem positively quaint:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/28/microplastics-in-hair-study
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Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue. https://www.wired.com/story/microplastics-could-be-weakening-your-bones-research-suggests-osteoporosis/
The study also found that, in relation to bones, plastic particles can reduce the viability of cells, induce premature cellular aging, modify gene expression, and trigger inflammatory responses. The combination of these effects generates an imbalance in which osteoclasts destroy more bone tissue than is regenerated, causing an accelerated weakening of bone structure.
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Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue. https://www.wired.com/story/microplastics-could-be-weakening-your-bones-research-suggests-osteoporosis/
The study also found that, in relation to bones, plastic particles can reduce the viability of cells, induce premature cellular aging, modify gene expression, and trigger inflammatory responses. The combination of these effects generates an imbalance in which osteoclasts destroy more bone tissue than is regenerated, causing an accelerated weakening of bone structure.
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Hey Fedi #microplastics #Science folks. We are running a workshop in Japan on a 14 Metre expedition yacht in the last half of October. Topics include atmospheric, soil and marine micro and nanoplastic research methods. We will discuss choosing sampling methods and analytical spectroscopy techniques and how to marry them effectively. 2 weeks of science and sailing in the stunning Seto inland Sea. 170eu per day. Food and accommodation on board included. Please boost. https://wicked-horizon.com/30031-2/