Common insect repellent affects nervous system: study

experiments on insects, as well as on enzymes extracted from mice and human neurons, showed for the first time that it can interfere with the proper functioning of the nervous system.

The researchers say further studies are "urgently needed" to assess deet's potential toxicity to humans, especially when combined with other chemical compounds.

Their findings may also shed some light on the so-called "Gulf War Syndrome," the name given to a ... Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Aug. 5, 2009

Another chemical generally recognized as safe is indicted for it's harm to humans. The impact of the study is appropriately presented and limited.

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