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Microplastics Directly Damage Human Lung Cells
NonToxCo Research
Science & Safety Team · 4/8/2026
Microplastics directly damage human lung cells. A lab model using real human bronchial tissue confirmed it.
Lab Proof of Lung Damage
A 2026 study used a human bronchial epithelial cell model at an air-liquid interface (mimicking real breathing conditions) to test microplastic effects. The results: microplastics caused direct damage to airway tissue, including inflammation and barrier disruption.
What You Can Do
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Source: Authors (2026).