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Deet Finally Exposed as Neurotoxic

New research shows that the insect-repelling chemical deet actually functions in the same way as deadly nerve gases and dangerous pesticides, by attacking the nervous systems of both insects and mammals."These findings question the safety of deet, particularly in combination with other chemicals," said researcher Vincent Corbel of Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement in … Continue reading Deet Finally Exposed as Neurotoxic

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Obsession with killing microorganisms is dangerous for humans and planet, scientist warns

Using products with antimicrobial chemicals must be a great way to protect your health. After all, you're killing loads of germs while you wash your body and clean your house -- and that's a good thing, right? Not according to biologist and engineer Rolf Halden of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. In fact, … Continue reading Obsession with killing microorganisms is dangerous for humans and planet, scientist warns