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Pollution pathways to the brain 

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medical illustration of Air pollution contaminants have been implicated in damaging the brain traveling through indirect pathways via the nose, lungs, and gut to interact with neural tissue. Editorial medical art created for The Scientist magazine.
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Air pollution contaminants have been implicated in damaging the brain traveling through indirect pathways via the nose, lungs, and gut to interact with neural tissue. Editorial medical art created for The Scientist magazine.

Keywords: Line with Color, Editorial, Education, Patient Education, Anatomy, Biology, Disease Management, Natural Science / Nature, Respiratory, Health & Wellness

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