Halogenated organic compounds are pervasive in natural and built environments. Despite
restrictions on the production of many of these compounds in most parts of the world through …

Despite being banned from production for decades, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
continue to pose a significant risk to human health. This is due to not only the continued …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a group of multifactorial neurodevelopmental
disorders defined clinically by core deficits in social reciprocity and communication …

Although banned from production for decades, PCBs remain a significant risk to human
health. A primary target of concern is the develo** brain. Epidemiological studies link PCB …

The toxicity of single pesticides is likely underestimated when considering complex pesticide
mixtures found in agricultural runoff and this is especially true for newer pesticides with little …

Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) provide pacemaker activity in gastrointestinal muscles that
underlies segmental and peristaltic contractions. ICC generate electrical slow waves that are …

Simple Summary New types of pesticides are increasingly found in surface waters around
the world. Little is known about how they interact in mixtures, and how these mixtures might …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants in environments, and
they can negatively affect aquatic animal health. After 7 days of PCBs exposure, the …

Toxicological studies use “specialty chemicals” and, thus, should assess and report both
identity and degree of purity (homogeneity) of the chemicals (or toxicants) under …

Nondioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (NDL PCBs) activate ryanodine-sensitive Ca2+
channels (RyRs) and this activation has been associated with neurotoxicity in exposed …