Despite the widely-known effects of air pollution, pollutants exposure surrounding
pregnancy and the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in newborns remains …

Children of women treated with antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to
develop neurodevelopmental problems than are unexposed children. Associations between …

Fetal alcohol exposure has permanent effects on the brain structure, leading to functional
deficits in several aspects of behavior, including learning and memory. Alcohol-induced …

Background Anaemia is a worldwide problem and iron deficiency is the most common
cause. In pregnancy, anaemia increases the risk of adverse maternal, foetal and neonatal …

The aim of this review is to highlight our knowledge of the various drugs of abuse that can
prove potential teratogens affecting the brain and cognitive development in an individual …

Early-life exposure to environmental cadmium (Cd) is known to cause developmental
disorders, yet the effect and mechanism of gestational exposure to Cd on the offspring's …

Exposure to alcohol during development produces Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
(FASD), characterized by a wide range of effects that include deficits in multiple cognitive …

Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders and are
considered multifactorial diseases with both genetic and environmental components …

Bayley 4 Clinical Use and Interpretation provides clinicians with a guide for use,
administration, scoring and interpretation of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler …

Radial glial cells (RGCs) play a pivotal role in cerebral cortical development by functioning
as a source of new neurons and by supporting the migration of newborn neurons. These …