Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted remarkable attention due to their powerful
antimicrobial action as well as their particular physicochemical properties. This has led to …

Neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder,
dyslexia, and other cognitive impairments, affect millions of children worldwide, and some …

With the release of the landmark report Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and a
Strategy, the US National Academy of Sciences, in 2007, precipitated a major change in the …

Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention deficit disorder, mental retardation,
and cerebral palsy are common, costly, and can cause lifelong disability. Their causes are …

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has emerged as an important animal model in
various fields including neurobiology, developmental biology, and genetics. Characteristics …

Background: In the United States, one in six children are affected by neurodevelopmental
disorders, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in flame-retardant chemicals are …

Background Exposure to ambient air pollution is widespread and may be detrimental to
human brain development and a potential risk factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) …

Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that exert their effect through a specific action on
neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). The success of these insecticides is …

This review summarizes the level of epidemiologic evidence for relationships between
prenatal and/or early life exposure to environmental chemical contaminants and fetal, child …

Context: Epidemiological studies and animal models demonstrate that endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) contribute to cognitive deficits and neurodevelopmental disabilities …