Prenatal exposure to insecticide chlorpyrifos linked to alterations in brain structure and cognition
Monday, April 30, 2012 - 23:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Even low to moderate levels of exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos during pregnancy may lead to long-term, potentially irreversible changes in the brain structure of the child, according to a new brain imaging study. The changes in brain structure are consistent with cognitive deficits found in children exposed to this chemical.
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