Human exposure to mercury is a major public health concern, causing neurological
outcomes such as motor and visual impairment and learning disabilities. Currently, human …

Mercury contamination in the Amazon arising from both natural sources and intensive
mining activities in the region is a significant public health concern. This metal is used to …

Various metals have been associated with the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD),
principally heavy metals that are environmental pollutants (such as As, Cd, Hg, and Pb) and …

This cross-sectional study evaluated the association between human exposure to mercury
and cardiovascular risk using lipid profile (including apolipoproteins) and genetic analysis of …

The COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals
has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. Mercury is currently ranked …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is an important toxicant that causes cognitive dysfunctions in
humans. This study aimed to investigate the proteomic and biochemical alterations of the …

Intoxication by heavy metals such as methylmercury (MeHg) is recognized as a global
health problem, with strong implications in central nervous system pathologies. Most of …

Total mercury (Hg) and methylmercury (MeHg) circulation in a connected river-floodplain
system composed of two black water (a small forest river, igarapé, and Cuniã Lake) and a …

Tapajós Region, is an area with intense historical artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
Therefore, the core objective of this study was to evaluate the environmental status of …

The Amazon is the largest tropical forest in the world and a source of healthy food, such as
fruits and fish. Surprisingly, the Amazonian riverine population present an increased …