Human exposure is of particular concern in communities affected by contaminated rivers, industrial pollution, artisanal gold mining and environmental disasters. Mercury pollution is usually associated with damage to the brain and nervous system. This new study suggests that methylmercury may also disrupt the body’s metabolic health, affecting the liver, fat tissue biology and cardiovascular disease risk in vulnerable populations.
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