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[-] Neuromancer49@midwest.social 2 points 1 week ago

Well, we don't yet have evidence that it's bad for our bodies, per se. That's step one to getting things to change, IMO. So far we just have theories. Personally, I subscribe to the theory that microplastics are linked to changes in immune cell function/inflammation, which in turn leads to changes in the brain amd leads to some types of neurodegeneratove disorders like Alzheimer's. Again, a theory, not any conclusive proof. It could be the case that microplastics aren't causing damage.

But, with the technology we have now, I can imagine some solutions. Most promising, in my opinion, would be something akin to an mRNA vaccine. Introduce the mRNA to your body to produce a protein that targets plastic and leads to its removal from the body, almost like an antibody.

But with the NIH in the United States now targeting mRNA vaccine research for "critical review" as part of Trump's agenda, the technology may not be long for this part of the world... even though it has revolutionized our ability to quickly, safely, and inexpensively produce vaccines against disease.

[-] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Well, Europe is picking up researchers now like an inverse Operation Paperclip, so it's possible research could continue.

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