Exposure to the anticonvulsant valproic acid (VPA) during the first trimester of pregnancy is
associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations including heart defects, …

Exposure to the anticonvulsant drug valproic acid (VPA) in utero is associated with a 1–2%
increase in neural tube defects (NTDs), however the molecular mechanisms by which VPA …

Plants depend upon beneficial interactions between roots and root-associated microorganisms
for growth promotion, disease suppression, and nutrient availability. This includes the …

3D printers that build objects using extruded thermoplastic are quickly becoming commonplace
tools in laboratories. We demonstrate that, with appropriate handling, these devices are …

Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and carcinogen that is released
into the environment through natural and anthropogenic sources. BaP toxicity is dependent …

Firemaster ® 550 (FM550) is a chemical mixture currently used as an additive flame retardant
in commercial products, and is comprised of 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tertrabromobenzoate (…

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of brominated flame retardants that
were extensively used in commercial products. PBDEs are ubiquitous environmental …

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are stable environmental contaminants known to exert
endocrine‐disrupting effects. Developmental exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (…

Background: Exposure to flame retardants has been associated with negative health
outcomes including metabolic effects. As polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants were …

In utero exposure to environmental carcinogens, including the ubiquitous pollutant benzene,
may cause DNA damage in the fetus, leading to an increased risk for the development of …