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Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Chronic exposure to manganese, as experienced by some working as industrial welders, has been linked to the onset of Parkinson's like symptoms. Researchers report manganese exposure can cause misfolded alpha-synuclein, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...

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How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2019

Study reports an accumulation of manganese in cells may disrupt protein transportation, resulting in Parkinsonian syndrome.... Read More...

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Higher Manganese Levels in Children Correlate With Lower IQ Scores

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2017

Higher levels of manganese in blood and hair samples has been linked to slower working memory and lower IQ in children, a new study reports. Researchers report children who live in areas with high environmental levels of manganese are at significant risk of neurodevelopmental problems.... Read More...

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Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals

Neuroscience NewsJune 1, 2017

According to researchers, the baby teeth of children with autism contain higher concentrations of toxic lead, and less manganese and zinc that children who are not on the spectrum.... Read More...

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Low Levels of Manganese in Welding Fumes Cause Parkinson’s-Like Neurological Problems

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2016

A new study reports exposure to airborne manganese in welding fumes contribute to Parkinson's like neurological problems.... Read More...

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Attention Deficits Caused by Early Exposure to Manganese: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2016

Rats exposed to manganese during early development had lasting attention deficits, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Increased Clumsiness in Former Welders

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2012

Welders who are exposed to manganese from welding fumes, risk developing increased clumsiness – and the result may remain decades after exposure has ceased. Thi... Read More...

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Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

Higher Manganese Levels in Children Correlate With Lower IQ Scores

Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals

Low Levels of Manganese in Welding Fumes Cause Parkinson’s-Like Neurological Problems

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