Scientists find evidence of link between diesel exhaust, risk of Parkinson’s
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 08:30
in Physics & Chemistry
UCLA’s Dr. Jeff Bronstein and his colleagues demonstrated how air pollutants can contribute to the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain. A new UCLA study in zebrafish has identified the process by which air pollution can damage brain cells, potentially contributing to Parkinson’s disease. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Toxicological Sciences, the findings show that chemicals in diesel exhaust can trigger the toxic buildup of a […]