Medical research

Neonicotinoid causes ASD-like symptoms in chicks, finds study

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of disabilities due to atypical brain development. Individuals with ASD have difficulties in social communication and interaction. Diverse causes of ASD are hypothesized, but ...

Health

Neonicotinoids may alter estrogen production in humans

Neonicotinoids are currently the most widely used pesticides in the world, and frequently make headlines because of their harmful effects on honeybees and other insect pollinators. Now, a study published in the prestigious ...