Abstract The Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is among the most polluted areas in the
world. We tracked ambient PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) build-up in Delhi NCR during the …

BACKGROUND Genomic imprinting is an epigenetic gene regulatory mechanism; disruption
of this process during early embryonic development can have major consequences on both …

This study presents alternative measures of environmental inequality in the 50 US states for
exposure to industrial air pollution. We examine three methodological issues. First, to what …

Congenital anomalies are the main causes of preterm and neonatal mortality and morbidity.
We investigated the association between congenital anomalies and mothers' exposure to air …

Living in areas with high air pollution may have adverse effects on human health. There are
few studies about the association between breathing polluted air and adverse pregnancy …

BACKGROUND Air pollution is both a sensory blight and a threat to human health. Inhaled
environmental pollutants can be naturally occurring or human-made, and include traffic …

While most in the scientific community are of the opinion that the composition of fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5) is an important driver of resultant health effects, there is still some …

Background: Mitochondria are sensitive to environmental toxicants due to their lack of repair
capacity. Changes in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content may represent a biologically …

Introduction Until now, estimates of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) have mainly been
produced on national or regional levels. These general estimates, however, are less useful …

Background: The urban exposome is the set of environmental factors that are experienced in
the outdoor urban environment and that may influence child development. Objective: The …