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Poster
The Potential Effects of Microplastics in the Brain
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/20/2023)
04/20/2023
Abstract
Microplastics (MPs) are a form of pollution that are defined as plastic particles that are less than five millimeters in length6 and a subform known as nanoplastics (NPs) measure less than one millimeter5. They commonly result from the breakdown of larger plastics, or they are intentionally created. Through various pathways microplastics can enter the body and conjugate in organs, including the brain. Evidence on this topic is limited, and it is unknown exactly how microplastics directly affect the human brain.
Details
- Title
- The Potential Effects of Microplastics in the Brain
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/20/2023)
- Contributors
- Jill J Van Der Like (General Contributor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380475296306600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; 2023 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase; Office of Undergraduate Research
- Language
- English