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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS

Survey data suggest reported cumulative pesticide exposure was associated with increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease.

The research is in JAMA Neurology. (full open access)

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http://neurosciencenews.com/als-pesticides-neurology-4186