Although the involvement of genetic abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is
well-accepted, recent studies point to an equal contribution by environmental factors …

Halogenated organic compounds are pervasive in natural and built environments. Despite
restrictions on the production of many of these compounds in most parts of the world through …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental diseases that affect an alarming
number of individuals. The etiological basis of ASD is unclear, and evidence suggests it …

Neuronal activity regulates the development and maturation of excitatory and inhibitory
synapses in the mammalian brain. Several recent studies have identified signalling …

Early in life, neural circuits are highly susceptible to outside influences. The organization of
the primary auditory cortex (A1) in particular is governed by acoustic experience during the …

Despite being banned from production for decades, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
continue to pose a significant risk to human health. This is due to not only the continued …

Millions of pounds of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds have been produced in
multiple countries for industrial applications over the last several decades. PCB exposure …

The balance between excitatory and inhibitory synapses is crucial for normal brain function.
Wnt proteins stimulate synapse formation by increasing synaptic assembly. However, it is …

Chronic low-level polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposures remain a significant public
health concern since results from epidemiological studies indicate that PCB burden is …

Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have been increasing in many parts of the
world and a portion of cases are attributable to environmental exposures. Conclusive …