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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurology
          ·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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          ·July 1, 2016·6 min read

          A Host of Common Chemicals Endanger Child Brain Development, Report Says

          A new report calls for renewed attention to the growing evidence that many common and widely available chemicals endanger neurodevelopment in fetuses and children of all ages.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·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.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·December 4, 2014·3 min read

          Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Alter Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy and May Affect Fetal Brain Development

          Researchers report PCBs can interfere with thyroid hormone action in pregnant women and affect fetal brain development.
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