The central nervous system is emerging as an important target for adverse health effects of
air pollution, where it may contribute to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative …

Proper functioning of the ovary is critical to maintain fertility and overall health, and ovarian
function depends on the maintenance and normal development of ovarian follicles. This …

Proper physiological function of the ovaries is very important for the entire female
reproductive system and overall health. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated as …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of flame retardants used in a variety of
consumer products. In the past 25 years, PBDEs have become ubiquitous environmental …

In addition to increased morbidity and mortality caused by respiratory and cardiovascular
diseases, air pollution may also negatively affect the brain and contribute to central nervous …

Cells rely on antioxidants to survive. The most abundant antioxidant is glutathione (GSH).
The synthesis of GSH is non-redundantly controlled by the glutamate-cysteine ligase …

Domoic acid was identified as the toxin responsible for an outbreak of human poisoning that
occurred in Canada in 1987 following consumption of contaminated blue mussels [Mytilus …

In addition to increased morbidity and mortality caused by respiratory and cardiovascular
diseases, air pollution may also contribute to central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Traffic …

Oxidative stress occurs when cellular mechanisms to regulate levels of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) are overwhelmed due to overproduction of ROS and/or deficiency of …

Animal models for learning and memory have significantly contributed to novel strategies for
drug development and hence are an imperative part in the assessment of therapeutics …