Manganese in Central Valley water threatens fetuses and children
Water in California's Central Valley contains enough manganese to cause cognitive disabilities and motor control issues in children, and Parkinson's-like symptoms in adults.
Water in California's Central Valley contains enough manganese to cause cognitive disabilities and motor control issues in children, and Parkinson's-like symptoms in adults.
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Environment
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Ecology
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Earth Sciences
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Environment
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Earth Sciences
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