Lead exposure is a risk to any human, but children are most vulnerable to the element’s neurotoxicity, which can lead to developmental delays, learning difficulties and mood changes among other ...
Behavioral assays linked these molecular disturbances to functional outcomes. Exposed fish displayed increased locomotor ...
(Beyond Pesticides, July 18, 2024) A recent study in The Journal of Toxicological Sciences shows that a single dose of the neonicotinoid insecticide clothianidin (CLO) induces behavioral abnormalities ...
"To date, only about 200 substances worldwide have been tested for neurotoxic effects through official regulatory studies", says UFZ ecotoxicologist Dr. David Leuthold, lead author of the study. "The ...
The neurotoxic effects of citronellol were evaluated across these systems to confirm cross-species relevance. Schematic illustration of neurotoxic mechanism of citronellol. Credit: Korea Research ...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are synthetic chemicals engineered for their remarkable resistance to heat, water, and oil. These properties make them valuable for ...