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DDTs and Genetics: A Double Whammy for High Cholesterol?

November 11, 2025

A recent study dug into how DDTs and genes team up to mess with our cholesterol levels. Researchers tracked over 6, 000 people from Wuhan and Zhuhai, checking their DDT levels and cholesterol at the start and six years later. They found that DDTs, especially one called p, p'-DDT, can push up bad cho

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DDT's Lingering Impact on New Brunswick's Lakes

April 22, 2025

In the mid-20th century, a significant portion of New Brunswick's forested areas faced severe defoliation. The solution? DDT, a powerful insecticide. Between 1952 and 1968, roughly half of the province's forests received aerial DDT treatments. This chemical was not a one-and-done deal. It stuck arou