Mind the gap on microplastics & human health with Dr Jack Auty (Part 1 of 2)

Dr Jack Auty is a lecturer at the University of Tasmania, investigating the innate immune system with a particular focus on how inflammation can contribute to disease. In this fascinating chat, we talk about inflammation, Alzheimer's disease, and Jack's current research about how microplastics effect human health. Prepare to have your mind blown.


Useful links:

  1. Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-rivers-auty-7a70b49a/
  2. Jack's website: https://jackauty.com/


This is the first of our two-part chat with Jack with the second (and final) part released next week.


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