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Pesticides and Neurotoxicant Exposures: Impacts of Neurodevelopment and Long-Term Brain Health explores neuroscience research, revealing how chronic pesticide exposure contributes to neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline. This new volume synthesizes findings on the mechanisms of pesticide-induced neurotoxicity and its impact on brain health. Targeted at researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, the book explores gaps in knowledge and the urgent need for improved regulation to protect vulnerable populations. By bridging scientific insights with public health, the book aims to advance understanding and prevention of pesticide-related neurological disorders.

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Author:   Neha Gogia, MS, PhD (Post-Doctoral Associate, Yale University, Connecticut, USA) ,  Prasann Kumar, PhD (Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural (ICAR-Accredited), Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443442872

ISBN 10:   0443442878
Pages:   810
Publication Date:   29 May 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction to Pesticides and Neurotoxicity 1. Pesticides and Human Health: An Overview 2. Neurotoxic Effects of Pesticides: Mechanisms and Pathways 3. Classification of Pesticides and Their Neurotoxic Potential 4. Routes of Pesticide Exposure and Bioaccumulation 5. Epidemiological Evidence of Pesticide-Induced Neurotoxicity Section 2: Pesticides Classes and Their Neurotoxic Effects 6. Organophosphates and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition 7. Carbamates: Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity 8. Organochlorines and Their Impact on the Nervous System 9. Pyrethroids: Effects on Ion Channels and Neurotransmission 10. Neonicotinoids and Their Influence on the Central Nervous System 11. Herbicides and Neurodegeneration: The Case of Paraquat and Glyphosate 12. Fungicides and Neurotoxicity: A Neglected Risk? 13. Rodenticides and Their Impact on Brain Function 14. Biopesticides: Safer Alternatives or Hidden Neurotoxins? Section 3: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Pesticide-Induced Neurotoxicity 15. Oxidative Stress, Reactive oxygen species and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Pesticide Toxicity 16. Neuroinflammation and Glial Cell Activation in Pesticide Exposure 17. Neurotransmitter Dysregulation Induced by Pesticides 18. Epigenetic Modifications in Pesticide-Induced Neurotoxicity 19. Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption Mechanisms by Pesticides 20. Autophagy, Apoptosis, and Cell Death Pathways in Pesticide Toxicity Section 4: Pesticides and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 21. Prenatal and Early-Life Pesticide Exposure: Impacts on Brain Development 22. Pesticides and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence and Mechanisms 23. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Pesticide Exposure 24. Pesticides and Cognitive Impairments in Children Section 5: Pesticides and Neurodegenerative Diseases 25. Pesticides and Alzheimer’s Disease: Risk Factors and Mechanisms 26. Parkinson’s Disease and Pesticide Exposure: A Strong Association? 27. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Neurotoxicity of Pesticides 28. Multiple Sclerosis and Pesticides: Possible Links Section 6: Biomarkers and Detection of Pesticide-Induced Neurotoxicity 29. Biomarkers of Pesticide Exposure in the Nervous System 30. Neuroimaging, Computational and Artificial Intelligence Approaches in Pesticide Toxicity Assessment 31. Advances in Toxicogenomics for Evaluating Pesticide-Induced Neurotoxicity Section 7: Mitigation Strategies and Future Directions 32. Precision agriculture and Artificial Intelligence driven pest management to reduce pesticide dependency 33. Detoxification Pathways and Neuroprotection Against Pesticides 34. Dietary and Nutritional Interventions for Reducing Neurotoxic Effects 35. Regulatory Policies and Risk Assessment of Neurotoxic Pesticides 36. Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Reducing the Neurotoxic Burden of Pesticides 37. Public Awareness and Education on Pesticide Neurotoxicity 38. Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Pesticide-Induced Neurotoxicity 39. Innovations in Pesticide Formulation for Reduced Neurotoxicity 40. Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Neurotoxicology Research 41. Future Perspectives on Pesticide Use and Neurotoxic Risks

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Dr. Gogia is a Post-Doctoral Associate at Yale. Having completed her PhD degree at the University of Dayton, and Cornell University’s International Agriculture and Rural Development Program (IARD) she was awarded the Gerald L. Willis Award of Excellence for Outstanding Teaching in 2019. Her current work focuses on understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying polyglutamine diseases, namely the identification and validation of genetic modifiers which can serve as potential therapeutic targets and can ameliorate the onset or progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Prasann Kumar, assistant professor cum research intensive faculty in the Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural (ICAR-Accredited), Lovely Professional University, Punjab, specializes in stress physiology, plant tissue culture, physiology of plant?microbe/pathogen interaction, and biodiversity management. Dr. Kumar has completed the International Agricultural Rural Development Programme from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States. He has received a doctorate from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He also has authored 40 books published by national and international publishers, which find a place in national as well as various Overseas Institutions’ libraries. He has guided 19 MSc students for their thesis.

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