Polygence Scholar2025
Simran Soni
Class of 2027Sunnyvale, California
About
Hello! My name is Simran Soni and my project about the effect of microplastics on brain health. I chose to work on this project because I find it fasicinating how tiny pieces of plastic can make their way to the brain and have such a detrimental effect. After my project is complete, I would like to publish my work in a journal and continue my research on other harms of microplastic exposure.Projects
- "The Detrimental Effect of Micro and Nano Plastics on the Human Brain" with mentor Jack (Working project)
Simran's Symposium Presentation
Project Portfolio
The Detrimental Effect of Micro and Nano Plastics on the Human Brain
Started June 27, 2025
Abstract or project description
Micro and Nano Plastics are tiny plastic particles that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic waste and have been found in food, water, and air. Emerging research suggests that these tiny particles can cross biological barriers, leading to inflammation, oxidative stress, and neurodegenerative diseases.
How might microplastics affect the human brain, and what evidence supports potential links to neurological harm? We are focusing on existing research on how microplastics enter the brain and how they are connected to issues like inflammation, memory loss, and cognitive decline. The goal is to understand what is already known and what still needs to be studied.