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Scientists discover presence of microplastics in prostate tumors
2026-03-14 09:57:38 / TRENDING
A new study has revealed the presence of microscopic plastic particles in the vast majority of prostate tumors, raising concerns about the impact of environmental pollution on human health, according to Science Daily.
According to research conducted by scientists at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, microplastics were found in about 90% of tumor samples associated with prostate cancer - analyzed in a recent pilot study.
The researchers found that these particles invisible to the naked eye – which are believed to enter the body through breathing or eating everyday products – were found in significantly higher concentrations in malignant tissues than in healthy ones.
On average, the cancerous samples contained about 40 micrograms of plastic per gram of tissue, almost three times the amount found in non-malignant tissue.
This is considered the first major discovery in the West that directly compares the accumulation of plastic in cancerous and healthy areas of the prostate.
Although the presence of microplastics in human organs has been documented previously, the study suggests that they may play a direct role in the development of cancer by promoting chronic inflammation.
Scientists hypothesize that the immune system's ongoing reactions to these foreign materials may cause genetic damage and tumor formation over time.
The study's lead author, Stacy Loeb, stressed that microplastics have previously been linked to cardiovascular problems and dementia, but these findings highlight the urgent need for stricter environmental regulations to limit human exposure.
Given that prostate cancer remains one of the most common forms of cancer in men, especially in the United States, understanding the environmental factors that influence its occurrence is seen as an important step in preventing and protecting public health.
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