Trichloroethylene may Be Unseen Factor in Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease, the world’s fastest-growing brain condition, may be fueled by a common and widely used chemical, new research indicates. Since the beginning of the 20th century, trichloroethylene (TCE) has been utilized to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothing. It contaminates the Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, fifteen toxic Superfund sites in Silicon…

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