Lauren Stenhouse

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[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@FionaMilligan17 @DrDaveT Hi Fiona. Thanks for your question. We all have a mutual interest in Microplastics and are very passionate about looking after the environment and trying to make it a better place for future generations. This was a perfect opportunity to raise awareness.

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@9Optogenetics @DrDaveT You asked this question twice and I've answered over on the other one :)

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@9Optogenetics @DrDaveT However, scientists have hypothesised that human exposure to microplastics could lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage and inflammation, among other health problems. 2/2

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@9Optogenetics @DrDaveT We can't say for sure what damage Microplastics will cause to humans and other animals as research is still in its infancy. 1/2

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@9Optogenetics @DrDaveT And absolutely, ALOT more can be done to help prevent a worsening impact on the environment. Some examples of where to start can be seen in the Prevention section of our poster.

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@9Optogenetics @DrDaveT Thank you for your question! At the moment there are no solid preventions put in place. At the moment it is still a matter of personal preference on whether to use plastics or not.

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@airliecourtney1 @DrDaveT Hi! Microplastics are defined as Primary or Secondary depending on where they came from, but they are both extremely harmful. I'm not 100% sure one can be described as more harmful as the other at the moment.

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@uwsgroup24 @DrDaveT Hi Group 24. You've spoke about treatments for HIV, are there any side effects to these?

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@airliecourtney1 Hi Group 11. Which solution to this issue do you think would be the easiest to achieve?

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

@9Optogenetics @DrDaveT Hi Group 9. What made you pick Optogenetics as your topic?

[Lauren Stenhouse @lhstenhouse]

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