Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue
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NYU Langone Health researchers found microplastics in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, with cancerous tissue containing double the plastic levels of healthy tissue.
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The researchers analyzed tissue samples from 10 patients with prostate cancer who underwent surgery to remove the entire organ.
Using visuals of both benign samples and tumor samples, as well as specialized equipment, the scientists identified plastic particles in 90% of the tumor samples and 70% of benign tissue samples, according to the study press release.
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