Populations of plants and animals, including humans, living in close proximity to abandoned
uranium mine sites are vulnerable to uranium exposure through drainage into nearby …

The present study evaluated the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), estrogen receptor‐α (ER‐
α), and retinoic acid receptor (RAR) mediated activities of nine 4‐and 5‐ring unsubstituted …

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are a recognized model for studying the pathogenesis of cognitive
deficits and the mechanisms underlying behavioral impairments, including the …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are a wide range of environmental
toxicants, may act on humans through inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact, resulting in a …

The pollution of the aquatic environment is currently characterised by a large number of
contaminants, especially by mixtures of micro-pollutants including neurotoxins. The …

Background Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) is a potential risk
factor for child neurobehavioral development. Telomere length (TL) has important …

Nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (NPAHs) and heterocyclic PAHs (HPAHs) are
recognized environmental pollutants. However, the health risks of NPAHs and HPAHs to …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a conserved ligand-activated transcription factor
required for proper vertebrate development and homeostasis. The inappropriate activation …

Tebuthiuron (TBU), a phenylurea herbicide, is widely applied in agricultural and non-
agricultural soils. Because TBU resists degradation, it can contaminate water and reach the …

Developmental exposure to either polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) or heavy metals
has been shown to cause persisting and overlapping neurobehavioral effects in animal …