![The effect of nicotine and lead on neuron morphology, function, and ɑ-Synuclein levels in a <i>C. elegans</i> model](/rails/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbDhOIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--3c3a8d2d58cc54ca6b770d7758608f0b931083ac/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCem9MWm05eWJXRjBTU0lJY0c1bkJqb0dSVlE2QzNKbGMybDZaVWtpRFRZd01IZzJNREErQmpzR1ZBPT0iLCJleHAiOm51bGwsInB1ciI6InZhcmlhdGlvbiJ9fQ==--33b2b080106a274a4ca568f8742d366d42f20c14/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-08%20at%2012.59.32%20PM.png)
E-cigarettes are often considered a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. This team of high school authors investigated the impact of common e-cigarette compounds on C. elegans, and found a number of harmful effects ultimately resulting in injury and neuronal damage.
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