Autism is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown aetiology that affects 1
in 100–150 individuals. Diagnosis is based on three categories of behavioural criteria …

Acute or chronic mercury exposure can cause adverse effects during any period of
development. Mercury is a highly toxic element; there is no known safe level of exposure …

The global market of food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products requires continuous
tracking of harmful ingredients and microbial contamination for the sake of the safety of both …

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder whose diagnosis is based on three behavioral
criteria: unusual reciprocal social interactions, deficits in communication, and stereotyped …

This update to Peter R. Mouton's pioneering work provides bioscientists with the concepts
needed in order to apply the principles and practices of unbiased stereology to research …

The widespread use of persistent organic polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) as
commercial flame retardants has raised concern about potential long-lived effects on human …

Abstract Purpose Mercury (Hg) is a nonessential and toxic metal that is widely distributed in
the environment. This study was performed to estimate the representative blood Hg level, to …

Although the molecular mechanisms underlying methylmercury toxicity are not entirely
understood, the observed neurotoxicity in early-life is attributed to the covalent binding of …

Mercury exerts a variety of toxic effects, depending on the specific compound and route of
exposure. However, neurotoxicity in virtue of its consequence to health causes the greatest …

From 1000 studies published in 2007 on all aspects of autism, those that reached clear
conclusions or included quantitative data were selected for this review. Possible etiologies …