DNA methylation is the most well studied of the epigenetic regulators in relation to
environmental exposures. To date, numerous studies have detailed the manner by which …

The heavy metals lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and cadmium (Cd) are ubiquitous environmental
pollutants and are known to exert severe adverse impacts on the nervous system even at …

Cadmium is an environmental pollutant known as endocrine disruptor. Testis is particularly
susceptible to cadmium, and testis injury occurs at high but even low levels of exposure …

There is growing consensus that preconception exposure to environmental toxins can
adversely affect fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development, which may persist into the …

Background: Characterization of the epigenome is a primary interest for children's
environmental health researchers studying the environmental influences on human …

Cadmium is a non-essential trace metal that has strong teratogenic and mutagenic effects in
living organisms. The content is more highly enriched in women than in men and can enter …

Background: Environmental cadmium, with a high average dietary intake, is a severe public
health risk. However, the long-term health implications of environmental exposure to …

Current evidence supports the notion that environmental exposures are associated with
DNA-methylation and expression changes that can impact human health. Our objective was …

Delayed fetal growth and adverse birth outcomes are some of the greatest public health
threats to this generation of children worldwide because these conditions are major …

The burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight is
considerable across the world. Several risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes have …