Autism is a behaviorally defined disorder of unknown etiology that is thought to be
influenced by genetic and environmental factors. High levels of homocysteine and oxidative …

Because of a temporal correlation between the first notable signs and symptoms of autism
and the routine childhood vaccination schedule, many parents have become increasingly …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is an environmental contaminant with recognized neurotoxic effects,
particularly to the developing nervous system. In the present study, we show that nanomolar …

We describe a new hypothesis for the development of autism, that it is driven by imbalances
in brain development involving enhanced effects of paternally expressed imprinted genes …

Lead (Pb) poisoning is a major public health concern in environmental justice communities
of the USA and in many developing countries. There is no identified safety threshold for lead …

The cause of autism remains largely unknown because it is likely multifactorial, arising from
the interaction of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors. The specific role of metabolic …

Dopamine D1-like receptors consisting of D1 and D5 subtypes are intimately implicated in
dopaminergic regulation of fundamental neurophysiologic processes such as mood …

Abstract Introduction Thimerosal (or Thiomersal) is a trade name for an organomercurial
compound (sodium ethyl-mercury (Hg) thiosalicylate) that is 49.55% Hg by weight, which …

Methionine is one of the most limited factors in plant-based feed for fish. It plays critical roles
in fish growth performance and feed utilization. However, little is known about its effects on …

The purpose of this review is to examine the parallels between the effects mercury
intoxication on the brain and the brain pathology found in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) …