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It's good in the long run, it will help preserve our tissues so when we go extinct, some beings will have better samples to study.
but it's not how microplastics work. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that have been found in various parts of the human body, including the brain. However, their presence is usually harmful and can cause inflammation, cell damage, and other negative health effects.
My friend, they're joking.