A growing number of well‐designed epidemiological and molecular studies provide
substantial evidence that the pesticides used in agricultural, commercial, and home and …

The predominant pathway for the repair of O6-methylguanine in DNA is via the activity of an
alkyltransferase protein that transfers the methyl group to a cysteine acceptor site on the …

Induced chromosomal and gene mutations play a role in carcinogenesis and may be
involved in the production of birth defects and other disease conditions. While it is widely …

In a population-based case-control study in California's intensely agricultural Central Valley
(2005–2006), the authors investigated relations between environmental pesticide/fungicide …

Background Although ozone-depleting methyl bromide was destined for phase-out by 2005,
it is still widely applied as a consequence of various critical-use-exemptions and mandatory …

Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a chemically reactive compound that has found use as a fire
retardant and fumigant used for wood, soil, fruits and grains. Its use is banned in many …

Pesticide exposure has repeatedly been associated with cancers, although the molecular
mechanisms behind this association are largely undetermined. Abnormal DNA methylation …

Bromide (Br−) is a bromine atom with a negative charge which is released mainly in the
production of pesticides and flame retardants. It is also found naturally in seawater. Br¯ has …

Antagonistic microorganisms produce antimicrobials to inhibit the growth of competitors.
Although water-soluble antimicrobials are limited to proximal interactions via aqueous …

Pesticides are widely used in agriculture to control weeds, insects, fungi, rodents, and other
pests, but their use can have negative effects on both the environment and human health …