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This article explores the health concerns associated with neonicotinoid pesticides, focusing on their effects on neuronal cells. It discusses research findings and highlights the potential risks to human health.
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Neonicitinoid PesticidesHealth Concerns Jean Zigby MD Association Canandienne des Médecins pour L’Environnement
Figure 2. Molecular structures of nicotine and the neonicotinoids ACE and IMI. Kimura-Kuroda J, Komuta Y, Kuroda Y, Hayashi M, et al. (2012) Nicotine-Like Effects of the Neonicotinoid Insecticides Acetamiprid and Imidacloprid on Cerebellar Neurons from Neonatal Rats. PLoS ONE 7(2): e32432. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0032432 http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0032432
Figure 3. Ca2+ influx in cerebellar small neurons. Kimura-Kuroda J, Komuta Y, Kuroda Y, Hayashi M, et al. (2012) Nicotine-Like Effects of the Neonicotinoid Insecticides Acetamiprid and Imidacloprid on Cerebellar Neurons from Neonatal Rats. PLoS ONE 7(2): e32432. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0032432 http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0032432
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