Center study adds to growing evidence on connection between phthalates and respiratory health.
Center Highlights

Insecticide Linked to Altered Brain Structure
While chlorpyrifos is no longer registered for household use in the U.S., it continues to be widely used around the world.

PAH Exposure, Methylation, & Adducts in Cord Blood
Center investigators examine relationships between PAH exposure, methylation, & adducts in cord blood.

Boys Appear To Be More Vulnerable Than Girls to the Insecticide Chlorpyrifos
Boys appear to be more vulnerable than girls to the insecticide chlorpyrifos — lower IQs seen in boys exposed in the womb.

Asthma and Maternal Stress
Feeling distressed during pregnancy may be associated with asthma symptoms during childhood.

Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Childhood Obesity
Center study presents clinical evidence that a common environmental pollutant can contribute to obesity.