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Cigarette Smoke, Auto Exhaust and French Fries

Alzheimer's Accelerated by a Chemical in Cigarette Smoke, Auto Exhaust and French Fries

Released: 11/17/2010 10:30 AM EST
http://www.newswise.com/articles/che...imer-s-disease

Newswise — There is growing evidence that exposure to a group of chemicals known as type-2 alkenes -- which are found in the smoke inhaled from cigarettes, the exhaust of automobiles and even in French fries – can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. LoPachin says that although the 2-ACP studies are quite advanced in the world of molecular biology, they nonetheless will need to be confirmed in animal studies

WHEW, for a few minutes there, I had visions of my obit stating "she was felled by a french fry".
Sorry digger, I couldn't resist.

TG