Common household chemicals could harm development of critical brain cells, finds new study
Hindustan TimesIn a new study conducted by researchers at Western Reserve University School of Medicine in the US state of Ohio, it was found that chemicals found in disinfectants, furniture, and even toothpaste could hamper the development of critical brain cells. The study, which was published in the journal, ‘Nature Neuroscience,’ found that while genetics play a key role, environmental factors also contribute significantly to neurological diseases affecting millions worldwide. "Our findings suggest that more comprehensive scrutiny of the impacts of these common household chemicals on brain health is necessary," Tesar said. Meanwhile, speaking of the study, an environmental chemist Oliver Jones of RMIT University in Australia, said, “It's not a question of if something is toxic or not but if it is toxic under the conditions to which we are likely to be exposed.” "In this case, the authors have exposed cells in a Petri dish to a relatively high amount of these compounds which is not the same dose route or duration of exposure that humans might encounter normally," he added.
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