Brain Inflammation and Alzheimer’s-Like Pathology in Individuals Exposed to Severe Air Pollution
Robert Maronpot2017-01-11T22:13:54+00:00Air pollution is a complex mixture of gases (e.g., ozone), particulate matter, and organic compounds present in outdoor and indoor air. Dogs exposed to severe air pollution exhibit chronic inflammation and acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like pathology, suggesting that the brain is adversely affected by pollutants. We investigated whether residency in cities with high levels [...]