A study by Duke University suggests that nanoplastics in the environment interact with a protein in the brain linked to Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia. It found that nanoplastics promote the formation and aggregation of α-synuclein in the brain, which is influential in Parkinson’s progression. This highlights a potential new area of research linking nanoplastic pollution with neurodegenerative disorders.
GP2GP likely to be phased out and more briefs
Te Whatu Ora plans to address risks of the outdated GP2GP electronic record system until a new digital health record launches midyear. In Western Australia,
