Special Issue "Effects of Methylmercury Exposure during Neurodevelopment"

Dear Colleagues,

Dating back to the Minamata incident, the neurologic effects of methylmercury have been apparent. Long-running studies in fish-eating populations across the globe have revealed a wide range of neurological responses. It has become increasingly clear that the source of these variable responses are not only dose (measured by fish consumption), but also dietary factors, other contaminants of fish, and personal genetics. Children and the developing fetus are regarded as the most susceptible to the effects of mercury, as early life exposure can lead to neurodevelopmental deficits as the child ages. Additionally, research on mercury’s role in neurodegenerative disease suggests that early-life exposure influences diseases occurring later in life. Papers for this Special Issue may address biochemical, pathological or behavioral effects of methylmercury during neurodevelopment.

Dr. Samuel Caito
Guest Editor

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• mercury
• neurodevelopment
• behavior
• cognition
• toxicity