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. 2007 Jul;5(7):e193.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0050193. Epub 2007 Jun 26.

The toxic origins of disease

Liza Gross  1
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The toxic origins of disease

Liza Gross. PLoS Biol. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Researchers say that endocrine-disrupting chemicals can permanently damage the developing organism and may even promote obesity. But the chemical industry doesn't want you to believe them.

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