We examine the role of adipose tissue, typically considered an energy storage site, as a
potential site of toxicant accumulation. Although the production of most persistent organic …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a group of multifactorial neurodevelopmental
disorders defined clinically by core deficits in social reciprocity and communication …

The task of the European Environment Agency (EEA) is to provide information of direct use
for improving decision-making and public participation. We often provide information in …

Background Organohalogen compounds (OHCs) are known to have neurotoxic effects on
the developing brain. Objective We investigated the influence of prenatal exposure to OHCs …

The precautionary principle is widely seen as fundamental to successful policies for
sustainability. It has been cited in international courts and trade disputes between the USA …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are developmental neurotoxicants implicated as
environmental risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Here, we report the …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are lipophilic industrial chemicals which are regularly
detected in human breast milk, serum, and tissues. They possess hormone-modulating …

During the development of an individual from a single cell to prenatal stages to adolescence
to adulthood and through the complete life span, humans are exposed to countless …

Highlights•Polychlorinated biphenyls affect a range of social and reproductive
behaviors.•Effects may be mediated via hormonal, dopaminergic, and/or glutamateric …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were measured in
human tissue samples including muscle, liver, brain, and kidney. The samples were …