# Microplastics trigger inflammation linked to disease and death. Now scientists appear to have discovered why.

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-16 16:00 UTC · Category: Health

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Magazine | Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAJBVV95cUxNN0VBRFFLUDZqYTE3cWpiazVQTUxYMTBLOFR3ZjdSX0NvbWRRTUQ1dHdhYWtsNW9tQmJsNEd3enRtSTZDcEhMeXZxS1BfRXQxdTV6dWtWQlB0RmRSZEFrQmNCSklNak1PejE2S0V5VndfMmp4T2xOM2dIZlJFQ3llUWNzbC1xaDdRVDZVMVJIR3ZYNGRuQnI1Umt2XzZZNWlFSG5VVENHbm1Rdmc2eFBDVm5YUDdXemNyWEdpTmhFa3h2UDVRX0RHWGFDMVc3a0ZVdXJRWHc0RnZSV3BRSGdySkxudGluUHNGSlI2RENtZHZvQkVhb2RFQ0xzWFhLX3FneU1VUXlER1RMbW84?oc=5) |

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