Pollutants may damage brain development in ways scientists are just beginning to understand

A new review examines how environmental contaminants affect neural stem cells—the precursor cells that build the developing brain. The findings could reshape how regulators assess chemical safety and how companies approach product testing, particularly for pesticides, metals, and industrial compounds that reach vulnerable populations during pregnancy and early childhood.

Originaltitel: The Threat Posed by Environmental Contaminants on Neurodevelopment: What Can We Learn from Neural Stem Cells?