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Scientists study possible link between sunscreen, Alzheimer's

(Independent) UPDATED 2009-08-26

Irish researchers have received a large grant from the European Union to study the possible link between nanoparticles found in sunscreen to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The researchers say that some engineered nanoparticles found in sunscreen, cosmetics, electronics, and tires can make their way to the brains of small animals. They plan to determine whether these same particles could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases in humans.
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