Low level methylmercury exposure affects neuropsychological function in adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The neurotoxic effects of methylmercury (MeHg) have been demonstrated in both human and animal studies. Both adult and fetal brains are susceptible to the effects of MeHg toxicity. However, the specific effects of adult exposures hav...

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Main Authors: Platt Illeane, Schmidt Sérgio, Grattan Lynn, Valente Joaquim G, Yokoo Edna M, Silbergeld Ellen K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-06-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/2/1/8