The study, published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, tested lead and two forms of amyloid-beta on human nerve cells in a laboratory. NIN scientists found that both caused some damage when tested separately. However, when the cells were exposed to both simultaneously, the damage was significantly greater.
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NIN study links lead exposure to nerve cell damage
August 24, 2026The study, published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, tested lead and two forms of amyloid-beta on human nerve cells in a laboratory. NIN scientists found that both caused some damage when tested separately. However, when the cells were exposed to both simultaneously, the damage was significantly greater.