Mediating role of telomere shortening in dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls associated cognitive decline in children
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCBs) are persistent environmental pollutants known to induce oxidative stress and inflammation, which may accelerate telomere shortening and affect neurodevelopment. We hypothesized that DL-PCB exposure contributes to cognitive deficits in children by accelerating telomere att...