Researches dedicated to reactive oxygen species (ROS) had been performed for decades,
yet the outcomes remain controversial. With the relentless effort of studies, researchers have …

Minamata disease in Japan and the large-scale poisoning by methylmercury (MeHg) in Iraq
caused wide public concerns about the risk emanating from mercury for human health …

Essential metals are crucial for the maintenance of cell homeostasis. Among the 23
elements that have known physiological functions in humans, 12 are metals, including iron …

The gut-brain axis is a crucial interface between the central nervous system and the gut
microbiota. Recent evidence shows that exposure to environmental contaminants, such as …

Neurological disorders are common, costly, and can cause enduring disability. Although
mostly unknown, a few environmental toxicants are recognized causes of neurological …

Apoptosis is an evolutionary conserved homeostatic process involved in distinct
physiological processes including organ and tissue morphogenesis, development and …

Exposure to a variety of toxins and/or infectious agents leads to disease, degeneration and
death, often characterised by circumstances in which cells or tissues do not merely die and …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a potent environmental pollutant, which elicits significant toxicity in
humans. The central nervous system (CNS) is the primary target of toxicity, and is …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is an environmental toxicant that leads to long-lasting neurological
and developmental deficits in animals and humans. Although the molecular mechanisms …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a toxic chemical compound naturally produced mainly in the
aquatic environment through the methylation of inorganic mercury catalyzed by aquatic …