Low level methylmercury exposure affects neuropsychological function in adults

• Main Authors: Platt Illeane (Author), Schmidt Sérgio (Author), Grattan Lynn (Author), Valente Joaquim G (Author), Yokoo Edna M (Author), Silbergeld Ellen K (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...