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The research is clear.  Mold and indoor contaminants can cause serious health problems.

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Kinetics of Satratoxin G Tissue Distribution and Excretion Following Intranasal Exposure in the Mouse (2010)
Authors: Amuzie CJ, Islam Z, Kim JK, Seo JH, Pestka J

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Levels and Determinants of (1-3)-β-glucans and Fungal Extracellular Polysaccharides in House Dust of (Pre-) School Children in Three European Countries (2007)
Authors: Giovannangelo ME, Gehring U, Nordling E, Oldenwening M, van Rijswijk K, de Wind S, Hoek G, Heinrich J, Bellander T, Brunekreef B

Authors: Kilburn KH, Thrasher JD, Gray MR

Lung Function Decline in Relation to Mould and Dampness in the Home: The Longitudinal European Community Respiratory Health Survey ECRHS II (2011)
Authors: Norbäck D, Zock JP, Plana E, Heinrich J, Svanes C, Sunyer J, et al

Lyme Toxins: The Primary Cause of Your Symptoms (2007)

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Macrophages and Inflammatory Mediators in Chemical Toxicity: A Battle of Forces (2009)

Many Roads to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neuroimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (2015)
Authors: Morris F, Berk M

Authors: Adar SD, D’Souza J, Mendelsohn-Victor K, Jacobs DR Jr, Cushman M, Sheppard L, Thorne PS, Burke GL, Daviglus ML, Szpiro AA, Diez Roux AV, Kaufman JD, Larson TV

Markers of Upper Airway Inflammation Associated with Microbial Exposure and Symptoms in Occupants of a Water-Damaged Building (2013)
Authors: Akpinar-Elci M, White SK, Siegel PD, Park J-H et al

Markers for Illness and Progression following Environmental Exposure to Stachybotrys: Mycoses (2011)
Authors: Grant IH

Maternal Fumonisin Exposure and Risk for Neural Tube Defects: Mechanisms in an In Vivo Mouse Model (2005)

Maternal Fumonisin Exposure as a Risk Factor for Neural Tube Defects (2009)
Authors: Doi K, Uetsuka K

Authors: Science Daily article

Authors: Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kern EB, Homburger HA, Frigas E, Gaffey TA, Roberts GD

Mechanisms of Mycotoxin-Induced Neurotoxicity Through Oxidative Stress-Associated Pathways (2011)
Authors: Karunasena E

(The) Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity Induced by a Stachybotrys chartarum Trichothecene Mycotoxin in an In Vitro Model (2005)
Authors: Sidell FR, Takafuji ET, Franz DR

Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare (1997)

Meta-Analyses of the Associations of Respiratory Health Effects with Dampness and Mold in Homes (2006)
Authors: Fisk WJ, Lei-Gomez Q, Mendell MJ

Metabolism of Mycotoxins, Intracellular Functions of Vitamin B12, and Neurological Manifestations in Patients with Chronic Toxigenic Mold Exposures. A review (2004)

Metabolomics of Aspergillus fumigates (2008)
Authors: Rand TG, Mahoney M, White K, Oulton M

Microanatomical Changes in Alveolar Type II Cells in Juvenile Mice (2002)
Authors: Rylander R

Microbial Cell Wall Agents and Sick Building Syndrome (2004)

Microbial Exposure and Health in Schools--Effects of Moisture Damage and Renovation (2002)

Microbial Secondary Metabolites in School Buildings Inspected for Moisture Damage in Finland, The Netherlands and Spain (2012)

Microbial Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Stachybotrys chartarum Growing on Gypsum Wallboard and Ceiling Tiles (2013)
Authors: Schuchardt S, Strube A

Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds in Moldy Interiors: A Long-Term Climate Chamber Study (2012)

Microfungal Contamination of Damp Buildings--Examples of Risk Constructions and Risk Materials (1999)
Authors: Zhang R, Wang S, Lu H, Wang Z, Xu X

Misdiagnosis of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A Clinical Analysis of 26 Immunocompetent Patients (2014)

(The) Mitochondrial Toxin Produced by Streptomyces griseus Strains Isolated from an Indoor Environment is Valinomycin (1998)

Mixed Mold Mycotoxicosis: Immunological Changes in Humans Following Exposure in Water-damaged Buildings (2003)
Authors: Gray MR, Thrasher JD, Crago R, Madison RA, Arnold L, Campbell AW, Vojdani A

Modification of Immune Function through Exposure to Dietary Aflatoxin in Gambian Children (2003)

Moisture Damage and Childhood Asthma: A Population-Based Incident Case-Control Study (2007)

Mold and Mycotoxins: Effects on the Neurological and Immune System in Humans (2004)
Authors: Takuma T, Okada K, Yamagata A, Shimono N, Niki Y

Mold Colonization of Fiberglass Insulation of the Air Distribution System: Effects on Patients with Hematological Malignancies (2011)
Authors: Wilson SC, Palmatier RN, Andriychuk LA, Martin JM, Jumper CA, Holder HW, Straus DC

Mold Contamination and Air Handling Units (2007)
Authors: Park J-H, Cox-Ganser JM

Mold Exposure and Respiratory Health in Damp Indoor Environments (2011)

Mold Growth in On-Reserve Homes in Canada: The Need for Research, Education, Policy and Funding (2012)

Mold Infections of the Central Nervous System (2014)
Authors: McCarthy M, Rosengart A, Schuetz AN, Kontoyiannis DP, Walsh TJ

Molds and Chronic Illness (2009)
Authors: Campbell AW, Thrasher JD, Gray MR, Vojdani A

Molds and Endotoxin Levels in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: A Pilot Project of Homes in New Orleans Undergoing Renovation (2006)

Mold and Mycotoxins: Effects on the Neurological and Immune Systems in Humans (2004)
Authors: Campbell AW, Thrasher JD, Gray MR, Vojdani A


Molds and Mycotoxins in Dust From Water-Damaged Homes in New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina (2009)

Molds and Mycotoxins in Indoor Environments: A Survey in Water-Damaged Buildings (2009)

Molds, Mycotoxins and Sick Building Syndrome (2009)
Authors: Straus D

Moldy Homes a Serious Risk for Severe Asthma Attacks in Some (2010) 

Molecular Analysis of Sarcoidosis Tissues for Mycobacterium Species DNA (2002)

Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology (2010 book)
Authors: Canadian Construction Association

Molecular Evidence for the Role of Mycobacteria in Sarcoidosis: A Meta-Analysis (2007)

Molecular Mechanisms of Autoimmunity Triggered by Microbial Infection (2005)

Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenicity: How Do Pathogenic Microorganisms Develop Cross-Kingdom Host Jumps? (2007)
Authors: Nielsen KF, Holm G, Uttrup LP, Nielsen PA

Mould Exposure at Home Relates to Inflammatory Markers in Blood (2003)

Mould Growth on Building Materials: Secondary Metabolites, Mycotoxins and Biomarkers (2002)

Mould Growth on Building Materials Under Low Water Activities. Influence of Humidity and Temperature on Fungal Growth and Secondary Metabolism (2004)

Mould Guidelines for the Canadian Construction Industry (2004)

Moulds in Dwellings:  Health Risks and Involved Species (2010).  The summary is in English; the rest of the paper is in French.

MS Study Suggests Key Role of Environmental Factor in the Disease (2010)

Twin Study Surveys Genome for Cause of Multiple Sclerosis (2010)

Multiple Mycobacterium Antigens Induce Interferon-y Production from Sarcoidosis Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (2007)

Multiple Sclerosis

A Gliotoxic Factor and Multiple Sclerosis (1998)

A Urinary Marker for Multiple Sclerosis (1998)

Fungal Toxins and Multiple Sclerosis: A Compelling Connection (2010)

Genome, Epigenome and RNA sequences of Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Multiple Sclerosis (2010)

MS Study Suggests Key Role of Environmental Factor in the Disease (2010 article)

Treatment of Motor Neuron Disease, Including Certain Neurological Disorders, Motor Neuropathies and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases (2008)

Twin Study Surveys Genome for Cause of Multiple Sclerosis (2010)

Murine Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils Produce Interferon-y in Response to Pulmonary Infection with Nocardia asteroids (2002)

Mutual Repression Between Steroid and Xenobiotic Receptor and NF-kB Signaling Pathways Links Xenobiotic Metabolism and Inflammation (2006)

Mycobacteria and Fungi in Moisture-Damaged Building Materials (2006 in Finland)

Mycobacteria in Moisture-damaged Building Materials (2006)
Authors: Torvinen E, Meklin T, Torkko P, Suomalainen S, Reiman M

Mycobacterial Aerosols and Respiratory Disease (2003)

Mycobacterium terrae Isolated from Indoor Air of a Moisture-Damaged Building Induces Sustained Biphasic Inflammatory Response in Mouse Lungs (2002)
Authors: Desalegn B, Nanayakkara S, Harada KH

Mycotoxic Nephropathy in Bulgarian Pigs and Chickens: Complex Aetiology and Similarity to Balkan Endemic Nephropathy (2010)
Authors: Charpin-Kadouch C, Maurel G, Felipo R, Queralt J, Ramadour M, Dumon H, Garans M, Botta A, Charpin D

Mycotoxic Nephropathy in Pigs (1973)

Mycotoxicoses in Animals (Merck Manual)--(2008)

Mycotoxin Adducts on Human Serum Albumin: Biomarkers of Exposure to Stachybotrys chartarum (2006)
Authors: Yike I, Distler Am, Ziady AG, Dearborn DG

Authors: Hooper DG, Bolton VE, Guildford FT, Straus DC

Mycotoxin Detection in Urine Samples from Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology in Sri Lanka (2011)

Mycotoxin Identification in Moldy Dwellings (2007)

Mycotoxin Production by Indoor Molds (2003)
Authors: Bennett JW, Klich M

Mycotoxins as Harmful Indoor Air Contaminants (2005)
Authors: Etzel RA

Mycotoxins in Crude Building Materials from Water-Damaged Buildings (2000)
Authors: Jarvis BB, Miller JD

Mycotoxins of Aspergilli: Exposure and Health Effects (2003)
Authors: Tuomi T, Reijula K, Johnsson T, Hemminki K, Hintikka EL, et al

Authors: Barrett JR

Mycotoxins: Risks in Plant, Animals, and Human Systems (2003)

Mycotoxins: Toxicity, Carcinogenicity and the Influence of Various Nutritional Conditions (1974)

(The) Myeloid Transcription Factor KLF2 Regulates the Host Response to Polymicrobial Infection and Endotoxic Shock (2011)
Authors: Reijula K, Tuomi T

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Nasal Fungal Pathology and Trichothecenes Associated with Water-Damaged School and Home (2016)

Authors: Dennis DP, Thrasher JD


Neural Autoantibodies and Neurophysiologic Abnormalities in Patients Exposed to Molds in Water-Damaged Buildings (2004)

Authors: Campbell AW, Thrasher JD, Madison RA, Vojdani A, Gray MR, Johnson A


Neurobehavioral and Pulmonary Impairment in 105 Adults with Indoor Exposure to Molds Compared to 100 Exposed to Chemicals (2009)

Authors: Kilburn KH


Neurobehavioural Effects of Developmental Toxicity (2014)

Authors: Grandjean P, Landrigan PJ


Neurogenic Hypernatremia with Mycotic Brain Granulomas Due to Cladosporium Trichoides (1960)


Neurogenic Inflammation and Sensitivity to Environmental Chemicals (1993)


Neurologic and Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Features of Mold and Mycotoxin Exposure (2009)

Authors: Empting LD


Neurologic and Psychiatric Manifestations of Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity (2012)

Authors: Jackson JR, Eaton WW, Cascella NG, Fasano A, Kelly DL


Neurological Disease After Mold Exposure, Immune Risks & Response to Biofilm-Focused Antifungal Therapy (2012)

Authors: Rini JF, Grant IH


Neurological Significance of Abnormal Natural Killer Cell Activity in Chronic Toxigenic Mold Exposures (2003)


Neuronal Chemokines: Versatile Messengers in Central Nervous System Cell Interaction (2007)

Authors: Hoyle JC, Jablonski C, Newton HB


Neuro-Ophthalmology of Invasive Fungal Sinusitis: 14 Consecutive Patients and a Review of the Literature (2013)

Authors: Islam Z, Amuzie CJ, Harkema JR, Pestka JJ


Neurophysiological Effects of Chronic Indoor Environmental Toxic Mold Exposure on Children (2003)

Authors: Thurtell MJ, et al


Neuropsychological Performance of Patients Following Mold Exposure (2002)


Neurosarcoidosis: Clinical Review of a Disorder with Challenging Inpatient Presentations and Diagnostic Considerations (2014)

Authors: Karvala K, Toskala E, Luukkonen R, Lappalainen S, Uitti J, Nordman H


Neurotoxic, Inflammatory, and Mucosecretory Responses in the Nasal Airways of Mice Repeatedly Exposed to the Macrocyclic Trichothecene Mycotoxin roridin A: Dose-response and Persistence of Injury (2010)


Neurotoxicity and Inflammation in the Nasal Airways of Mice Exposed to the Macrocyclic Trichothecene Mycotoxin Roridin A: Kinetics and Potentiation by Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide Coexposure (2007)


New Compounds May Control Deadly Fungal Infections (2009)

Authors: Roberts RA, Laskin DL, Smith CV, Robertson FM, Allen EM, et al


New-Onset Adult Asthma in Relation to Damp and Moldy Workplaces (2010)


New Pathway Affecting Lifespan Identified: Discovery Advances Study of Diet and Longevity (2011)

Authors: Karvala K, Nordman H, Luiikkonen R, Nykyri E, et al


Nitrative and Oxidative Stress in Toxicology and Disease (2009)

Authors: Engelhart S, Loock A, Skutlarek D, Sagunski H


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Occupational Rhinitis in Damp and Moldy Workplaces (2008)

Authors: Clark HA, Snedeker SM


Occurrence of Fungi and their Mycotoxins in Individual Turkish Dried Figs (2008)

Authors: Liu J, Wang Y, Cui J, et al


(The) Occurrence of Ochratoxin A in Dust Collected from a Problem Household (1999)

Authors: Richard JL, Plattner RD, May J, Liska SL


Occurrence of Toxigenic Aspergillus versicolor Isolated and Sterigmatocystin in Carpet Dust from Damp Indoor Environments (2002)

Authors: Skaug MA, Eduard W, Stormer FC


Ochratoxin A in Airborne Dust and Fungal Conidia (2001)


Ochratoxin A: Its Cancer Risk and Potential for Exposure (2006)


Ochratoxin A Induces Apoptosis in Neuronal Cells (2009)

Authors: Ramage G, Mowat E, Jones B, Williams C, Lopes-Ribot J


Ochratoxin A Induces Oxidative DNA Damage and G1 Phase Arrest in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Vitro (2012)

Authors: Zhang X, Boesch-Saadatmandi C, Lou Y, Wolffram S, Huebbe P, Rimbach 


Ochratoxin Production by Aspergillus Species (1996)


On the Way Toward Systems Biology of Aspergillus fumigatus Infection (2011)

Authors: Varga J, Kevel E, Rinyu E, Teren J, Kozakiewicz Z


On-Site Management of Airborne Fungi in Shangai Residences (2015)

Authors: Wang X, Huang C, Liu W, Zou Z, Lu R, Shen L, Chang J


Optimization of Airborne Endotoxin Exposure Assessment: Effects of Filter Type, Transport Conditions, Extraction Solutions, and Storage of Samples and Extracts (2007)

Authors: Spaan S, Heederik DJJ, Thorne PS, Wouters IM


Our Current Understanding of Fungal Biofilms (2009)


Outbreak of Invasive Aspergillosis After Major Heart Surgery Caused by Spores in the Air of the Intensive Care Unit (2012)

Authors: Ramage G, Mowat E, Jones B, Williams C, Lopes-Ribot J


Overview of Investigations into Pulmonary Hemorrhage Among Infants in Cleveland, Ohio (1999)

Authors: Dearborn DG, Yike I, Sorenson WG, Miller, MJ, Etzel RA