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·October 22, 2019·3 min read

Exposure to environmental PCBs impairs brain function in mice

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chemicals commonly used during the 20th century as flame retardants and in industrial products, disrupt the performance of astrocytes, leading to impaired function. Environmental exposure to PCBs could contribute to a range of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 28, 2019·6 min read

Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression

Researchers report exposure to common pesticides, such as PCBs, can accelerate the progression of ALS.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·August 23, 2016·6 min read

Chemicals Banned 40 Years Ago Linked to Increased Autism Risk Today

Despite being banned in the late 1970's, organochlorine chemical exposure during pregnancy increases the risk for autism in offspring, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 5, 2015·2 min read

Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors During Pregnancy Affects the Brain Two Generations Later

A new study finds prenatal exposure to PCBs change brain development in areas associated with metabolism. This change can be seen up to two generations later.