A concerning amount of fungicide and insecticide residues were found in rice hulls in rice plants in southern Brazil, according to a study. The study was done during three crop seasons – fungicides and insecticides were sprayed at different crop growth stages on the aerial portion of the rice plants in Brazil, where these fungicides and insecticides … Continue reading Rice eaters beware: Study reveals fungicide and insecticide residues on rice hulls across a majority of samples
Exposure to common fungicide causes neurological problems across four generations
To better understand mental disorders and neurological problems, scientists are beginning to take a closer look at the study of epigenetics and the endocrine-disrupting chemicals affecting DNA. This kind of study goes beyond just the study of genetics, which looks solely at changes in DNA sequence between generations. Epigenetics investigates the changes in gene expression … Continue reading Exposure to common fungicide causes neurological problems across four generations
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 