Human biomonitoring (HBM) studies have demonstrated widespread and daily exposure to
bisphenol A (BPA). Moreover, BPA structural analogues (eg BPS, BPF, BPAF), used as BPA …

Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the highest volume chemicals produced
worldwide. It has recognized activity as an endocrine-disrupting chemical and has …

Highlights•Microglia enter the brain as neurons begin to be generated.•Early microglia show
highly heterogeneous morphologies and distribution.•Embryonic functions of microglia are …

The absence of social support, or social isolation, can be stressful, leading to a suite of
physical and psychological health issues. Growing evidence suggests that disruption of the …

Pair bonds represent some of the strongest attachments we form as humans. These
relationships positively modulate health and well-being. Conversely, the loss of a spouse is …

Various environmental exposures during pregnancy, like maternal diet, can compromise, at
critical periods of development, the neurovascular maturation of the offspring. Foetal …

Founded in 1916, the Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active
organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology …

Abstract Purpose of Review With the incidence of neurodevelopmental disorders on the rise,
it is imperative to identify and understand the mechanisms by which environmental …

The prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs), including autism spectrum
disorder, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder, tic disorder, obsessive‑compulsive disorder …

Fetal placental macrophages and microglia (resident brain macrophages) have a common
origin in the fetal yolk sac. Yolk-sac-derived macrophages comprise the permanent pool of …