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Chlorpyrifos Exposure Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk

3/17/2026

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A UCLA Health study links long-term chlorpyrifos exposure to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease.
Residents in areas with ongoing exposure have over 2.5 times the likelihood of developing the condition.
The research combined human data with lab experiments showing that chlorpyrifos damages dopamine-producing neurons and disrupts autophagy.
The findings designate chlorpyrifos as a risk factor and suggest future autophagy-targeted therapies.

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A UCLA Health study links long-term chlorpyrifos exposure to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease.
Residents in areas with ongoing exposure have over 2.5 times the likelihood of developing the condition.
The research combined human data with lab experiments showing that chlorpyrifos damages dopamine-producing neurons and disrupts autophagy.
The findings designate chlorpyrifos as a risk factor and suggest future autophagy-targeted therapies.