Connecting the Dots: The Startling Relationship Between Nanoplastics and Neurological Disorders Unveiled

November 30th, 2023

By John Patterson

Staff Writer for Wake Up World

In a groundbreaking study led by Duke University, researchers have uncovered a concerning connection between nanoplastics and neurological disorders, specifically Parkinson’s disease and certain types of dementia. Published in Science Advances on November 17, the study sheds light on the potential impact of environmental factors on human biology, urging us to reconsider our relationship with plastic and its consequences on our health.

The Urgent Wake-Up Call: Parkinson’s Disease on the Rise

“Parkinson’s disease has been called the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world,” warns Andrew West, Ph.D., the principal investigator and a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University School of Medicine. While the influence of environmental factors on Parkinson’s disease has long been suspected, identifying these factors has proven challenging.

The Plastic Predicament: A New Toxin Challenge

Improperly disposed plastics, known to break down into microscopic particles, have infiltrated water and food supplies, even making their way into the bloodstream of most adults. The Duke-led study suggests that micro and nanoplastics in the environment pose a new toxin challenge, potentially exacerbating the risk and progression of Parkinson’s disease.

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