Assessment of the Central Effects of Natural Uranium via Behavioural Performances and the Cerebrospinal Fluid Metabolome
Natural uranium (NU), a component of the earth’s crust, is not only a heavy metal but also an alpha particle emitter, with chemical and radiological toxicity. Populations may therefore be chronically exposed to NU through drinking water and food. Since the central nervous system is known to be sensi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Neural Plasticity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9740353 |