Molybdenum plays an important role in the human body as a cofactor for metabolic processes. An excess of molybdenum may lead to toxicity that causes gout-like symptoms, while too little molybdenum can be fatal. How increased ...

Patients with autosomal domain polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) suffer from disrupted kidney function due to large, fluid-filled cysts that form in the collecting ducts and kidney tubules. There is no known cure and current ...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition that can affect the physical health and behavior of developing fetuses as a result of the pregnant mother’s consumption of alcohol. FAS is found in 0.2-1.5 infants out of 1,000. ...

The prevalence of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has strikingly increased in recent decades. Both genetic and environmental factors have been associated with neurodevelopmental changes causing ...

Cortisol is a stress hormone essential for human fetal development of the brain, lungs, and kidneys. Increased prenatal cortisol exposure due to maternal stress can alter fetal neurodevelopment. We investigated how exposure ...

Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it plays a role in regulating the body through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Prenatal maternal stress may be related to behavior and mental health problems ...

Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2, MC) is a volatile chemical found in aerosol and pesticide products. Zebrafish swimming behaviors provide information on neurodevelopmental issues that may be present despite normal morphological ...