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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Katie Dickinson

Scientists discover microplastics in live human lungs for first time

PA Wire

Scientists have discovered microplastics in live human lungs for the first time.

Researchers from the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School also found microplastics in the deepest section of the lung, which was previously thought to be impossible due to how narrow the airways are.

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