Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

What makes plastic special is a) they are unnatural b) human and animal bodies have no mechanism to get rid of it, especially at nano-scale.

We know enough about heart attacks to know they can be caused by plaque build-up in arteries. We don’t know enough about nano-plastic or micro-plastic buildup in our bodies, or its effects.

At the very least, it’s worth investigating the role of plastics and ruling it out.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: