
Neurology
Why Does Autism Impact Boys More Often Than Girls?
Exposures to inorganic mercury in the processed food supply might be a reason
Dr. Steven G. Gilbert is a board-certified toxicologist (DABT) and the founding director of the nonprofit Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders. His book, "A Small Dose of Toxicology: The Health Effects of Common Chemicals" (CRC Press, 2004), is available in several languages.
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