Technological, agricultural, and medical advances have improved the lifestyle of
humankind. However, these advances have caused new problems that affect the …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), extensively used in the past few decades as flame
retardants in a variety of consumer products, have become world-wide persistent …

Background/objective: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and their hydroxylated (OH-
) or methoxylated forms have been detected in humans. Because this raises concern about …

Abstract The neurotoxicity of 2, 2', 4, 4'‐tetrabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE‐47) is closely
linked to mitochondrial abnormalities while mitophagy is vital for mitochondrial homeostasis …

Even though high doses of organic pollutants are toxic, relatively low concentrations have
been reported to cause long-term alterations in functioning of individual organisms …

Flame retardants (FRs) are chemical substances used to inhibit the spread of fire in
numerous industrial applications, and their abundance in modern manufactured products in …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widespread as flame-retardants in different
types of consumer products. PBDEs present in the air or dust and their inhalation can …

Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants have become ubiquitous
environmental pollutants. The relatively higher body burden in toddlers and children has …

The developing central nervous system is often more vulnerable to injury than the adult one.
Of the almost 200 chemicals known to be neurotoxic, many are developmental …

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are widely used chemicals that prevent or slow the
onset and spreading of fire. Unfortunately, many of these compounds pose serious threats …