In recent years, many new studies have evaluated associations between environmental
pollutants and child health. This review aims to provide a broad summary of this literature …

Autism is a developmental disability with age of onset in childhood (under 3 years old),
which is characterized by definite impairments in social interactions, abnormalities in …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders caused by various
genetic and environmental factors that result in synaptic abnormalities. ASD development is …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disease that is characterized by a
deficit in social interactions and communication, as well as repetitive and restrictive …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 2% of children in the United States
(US) yet its etiology is unclear and effective treatments are lacking. Therapeutic interventions …

Abstract Development of the mammalian central nervous system is a complex process
whose disruption may have severe and long-lasting consequences upon brain structure and …

Although the full aetiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is unknown, familial and twin
studies demonstrate high heritability of 60–90%, indicating a predominant role of genetics in …

Pesticides can exert numerous effects on human health as a consequence of both
environmental and occupational exposures. The available knowledge base suggests that …

During pregnancy, women undergo metabolic and physiological changes, and their needs
are higher, to maintain growth and development of the fetus. If the nutritional status of the …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder
with considerable clinical heterogeneity. With no cure for the disorder, treatments commonly …