Arsenic is a naturally occurring metalloid and one of the few metals that can be metabolized
inside the human body. The pervasive presence of arsenic in nature and anthropogenic …

Global demand for macroalgal and microalgal foods is growing, and algae are increasingly
being consumed for functional benefits beyond the traditional considerations of nutrition and …

Physical, chemical weathering and volcanic eruptions release heavy metals into soils and
surface waters naturally. Contaminants from anthropogenic sources originated from …

Seafood, including finfish, shellfish, and seaweed, is the largest contributor to arsenic (As)
exposure in many human populations. In contrast to the predominance of inorganic As in …

Background Prenatal exposure to toxic metals or variations in maternal levels of essential
elements during pregnancy may be a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders such as …

High arsenic (As) levels in food and drinking water, or under some occupational conditions,
can precipitate chronic toxicity and in some cases cancer. Millions of people are exposed to …

Background: Exposure to inorganic and organic arsenic compounds is a major public health
problem that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Exposure to arsenic is …

Elevated human exposure to metals and metalloids (metal (loid) s) may lead to acute
sickness and pose a severe threat to human health. The human body is exposed to metal …

Diet, especially seafood, is the main source of arsenic exposure for humans. The total
arsenic content of a diet offers inadequate information for assessment of the toxicological …

Arsenic (As) is an emerging contaminant on a global scale posing threat to environmental
and human health. The relatively brief history of the applications of biochar and bone char …