Microscopic poison
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Abstract
Over the past few decades, pesticides have become increasingly popular in the United States because they help improve farm productivity and safeguard crops. But, as with many presumptive
remedies, there is a catch: pesticides also have become feared due to the dangerous effects they could have on the nervous system. Recent studies have shown that these chemicals are correlated with Parkinson’s disease, and can affect embryonic development in the womb. But where does the story begin?