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Food pesticide shown to affect fat cell gene activity at extremely low concentrations.
Aibs.org – Tributyltin, a ubiquitous pollutant that has a potent effect on gene activity, could be promoting obesity, according to an article in the December 2008 issue of BioScience. The chemical is used in antifouling paints for boats, as a wood and textile [...]

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