DDT Exposure Linked to Alzheimer's Protein in Flies and Mice - Technology Networks

New research in flies and mice has indicated that exposure to the pesticide DDT increases the build-up of toxic amyloid beta protein that characterizes Alzheimer's disease.

A new study led by researchers from Florida International University (FIU) reveals a mechanism linking the pesticide DDT to Alzheimer's disease. Published in Environmental Health Perspectives, the s… [+3564 chars]

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