Study links nanoplastics to Parkinson’s disease and dementia

Nanoplastics can interact with a protein in the brain linked to Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia, according to a study led by Duke University published in Science Advances. The study suggests the growing presence of nanoplastics in the environment could contribute to increased Parkinson’s disease risk, highlighting a need for further research into how different types of plastics may affect human health.