This review summarizes the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies proposed
so far to detoxify PCB-contaminated sites. A critical analysis about the potential and limits of …

Recurrent respiratory infections (RRIs) are a common clinical condition in children, in fact
about 25% of children under 1 year and 6% of children during the first 6 years of life have …

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are suggested to have immunosuppressive effects;
exposure in utero and in the first years of life is of special concern as fetuses and small …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risks for
animal and human health related to the presence of dioxins (PCDD/Fs) and DL‐PCBs in …

Objectives Childhood asthma is a complex condition where many environmental factors are
implicated in causation. The aim of this study was to complete a systematic review of the …

Electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) burning and recycling activities have become one
of the main emission sources of dioxin-like compounds (DLCs). Workers involved in e-waste …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor, which
interacts with a wide range of organic molecules of endogenous and exogenous origin …

Abstract Background Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides
(OCPs) are widely distributed in the environment and may have adverse effects on the …

There is credible evidence that environmental factors influence individual risk and/or
severity of autism spectrum disorders (hereafter referred to as autism). While it is likely that …

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic compounds
that have widespread use in consumer and industrial applications. PFAS are considered …