Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element with unique functions in the body; it acts as a
cofactor for many enzymes involved in energy metabolism, the endogenous antioxidant …

Aluminium (Al) is the most ubiquitous metal in the Earth's crust. Even though its toxicity is
well-documented, the role of Al in the pathogenesis of several neurological diseases …

Since genetic factors alone cannot explain most cases of Autism, the environmental factors
are worth investigating as they play an essential role in the development of some cases of …

Metals are ubiquitous chemical entities involved in a myriad of biological processes. Despite
their integral role in sustaining life, overexposure can lead to deleterious neurological …

Background and aim Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental illness
characterized by difficulties in social communication and repetitive behaviors. There have …

Background Studies have found that toxic heavy metals exposure could induce the
generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and is of epigenetic effect, which might be …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA to update its 2009 risk assessment on
arsenic in food carrying out a hazard assessment of inorganic arsenic (iAs) and using the …

Recent advances in gut microbiota researches are establishing the association between
food, gut microbiota, and brain health. Previously unknown communication networks …

The multifactorial etiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) includes biological,
environmental, genetic, and psychological aspects. Recently, there has been an increasing …

Background Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is generally made phenotypically
and the hunt for ASD-biomarkers continues. The purpose of this study was to compare urine …