DNA methylation is the most well studied of the epigenetic regulators in relation to
environmental exposures. To date, numerous studies have detailed the manner by which …

Arsenic intoxication represents a worldwide health problem and occurs mainly through
drinking water. Arsenic, a metalloid and naturally occurring element, is one of the most …

Worldwide, more than 200 million people are estimated to be exposed to unsafe levels of
arsenic. Chronic exposure to unsafe levels of groundwater arsenic is responsible for …

Environmental exposure is an important but underappreciated risk factor contributing to the
development and severity of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The heart and vascular system …

Arsenic toxicity is a worldwide health concern as several millions of people are exposed to
this toxicant via drinking water, and exposure affects almost every organ system in the body …

Background: Characterization of the epigenome is a primary interest for children's
environmental health researchers studying the environmental influences on human …

The pollution of heavy metals (HMs) in the environment is a significant global environmental
issue, characterized by its extensive distribution, severe contamination, and profound …

Epigenome-wide association studies of disease widely use DNA methylation measured in
blood as a surrogate tissue. Cell proportions can vary between people and confound …

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 …

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 …