The study conducted by Turkish scientists quickly gains global recognition and receives offers from countries, particularly the US and Canada.
"We have shown that microplastics are present in brain cells. The question is, do microplastics cause diseases such as dementia, MS, Alzheimer's? Also, do they have an effect on brain haemorrhages and stroke?" Emrah Celtikci says. / Photo: AA
Pointing out that people have been intertwined with plastics for 100 years, Celtikci said:"For instance, when water is put into a plastic bottle, small pieces of plastic begin to separate and most of the separated pieces are made up of parts that are too small to be seen by the eye, called nano.Celtikci said he contacted the Microplastics Working Group in 2022 and examined studies conducted.
He added:"Because when brain cells come into direct contact with blood, even healthy blood, it damages the brain. Therefore, we wanted to see if microplastics pass into the brain and if the blood-brain barrier prevents this," he said.Pointing out that he started a study with Gundogdu, he stressed:"In a preliminary study, we examined the MRI images of stage four tumors that the brain produces itself. These tumors normally destroy the blood-brain barrier by disrupting it.
Celtikci stated:"We have shown that microplastics are present in brain cells. The question is, do microplastics cause diseases such as dementia, MS, Alzheimer's? Also, do they have an effect on brain haemorrhages and stroke?"Celtikci said a group preparing a documentary on the effects of plastics in Canada heard about the study and contacted the Turkish scientists.
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