Using synchrotron x-ray fluorescence mapping, we have examined the uptake and
localization of organic mercury in zebrafish larvae. Strikingly, the greatest accumulation of …

Neurotoxic methylmercury compounds are widespread in the environment and human
exposure worries many communities worldwide. Despite numerous studies addressing …

Human populations experience widespread low level exposure to organometallic
methylmercury compounds through consumption of fish and other seafood. At higher levels …

Mercury, one of the most toxic elements, exists in various chemical forms each with different
toxicities and health implications. Some methylated mercury forms, one of which exists in …

The compounds of mercury can be more toxic than those of any other non-radioactive heavy
element. Despite this, environmental mercury pollution and human exposure to mercury are …

Mercury is ubiquitous in the environment, with rising levels due to pollution and climate
change being a current global concern. Many mercury compounds are notorious for their …

The widespread presence of mercury, a heavy metal found in the environment and used in
numerous industries and domestic, raises concerns about its potential impact on human …

Damage to the retina and optic nerve is found in some neurodegenerative disorders, but it is
unclear whether the optic pathway and central nervous system (CNS) are affected by the …

The neurotoxic compound methylmercury (MeHg) is a commonly encountered pollutant in
the environment, and constitutes a hazard for wildlife and human health through fish …

Pregnant squirrel monkeys were exposed to mercury vapor during approximately 2/3 of a
pregnancy, at a concentration of 0.5 or 1 mg Hg/m3 air for 4 or 7 ha day, 5 days a week. The …