The chemicals are known as organophosphate pesticides. They kill insects by attacking their nervous systems.

这种化学物质即有机磷农药，它们通过攻击昆虫的神经系统杀灭昆虫。

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Biodegradation of organophosphate pesticides and bioremediation of polluted water and soil are the main focus of current research.

有机磷农药的生物降解及其污染水体、土壤的生物修复技术是目前的研究热点。

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We know that plenty of toxic chemicals are harmful to developing brains—including lead, methylmercury, PCBs, organophosphate pesticides, flame retardants (PBDEs) and phthalates.

我们知道许多有毒化学物品对大脑的发育都有影响，这包括铅、甲基汞、多氯联苯、有机磷杀虫剂、阻燃剂和领苯二甲酸盐。

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The researchers say forty organophosphate pesticides are registered with the United States government.

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The chemicals are known as organophosphate pesticides.

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They were adopted over the past 20 years as a less toxic replacement of organophosphate pesticides, which are known to kill bees and wildlife, and have been linked to health problems in workers.

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