Emma Kasteel specializes in the neurotoxicology of micro- and nanoplastics and their effects on human health. Her research focuses on how these tiny particles cross the blood-brain barrier and potentially impact the nervous system. In various media outlets, she shares her expertise on the risks of microplastics and advances in animal-free toxicity testing. On this page, you’ll find an overview of interviews, articles, and contributions that highlight her work and insights.

"New Study Reveals Large Amounts of Microplastics in the Brain" – National Geographic
This article discusses how brain samples contain up to 30 times more micro- and nanoplastics than liver and kidney samples. I provide my response to these findings and their possible health implications.

“Microplastics: an underestimated and underregulated crisis” - The Lancet Respiratory Health