Long-term effects of environmentally relevant doses of 2,2',4,4',5,5' hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB153) on neurobehavioural development, health and spontaneous behaviour in maternally exposed mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are widespread in the environment, human food and breast milk. Seafood is known to contain nutrients beneficial for the normal development and function of the brain, but also contaminants such as PCBs...

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Main Authors: Heegaard Einar, Jellestad Finn K, Bernhard Annette, Haave Marte, Brattelid Trond, Lundebye Anne-Katrine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/7/1/3