Table 2.
Summary of Infant Monkey Studies Using Tests of Visual Recognition Memory in the Context of Developmental Neurotoxicology and Perinatal Risk
| Environmental Chemical or Perinatal Risk Condition | Sample size | Species | Approximate Age at test | Exposure Effect on Novelty Score | Authors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylmercury | 20a 17b | Macaca Fascicularis | 1 month | Yes | Gunderson, et al., 1986a, 1988b |
| Methanol | 34 | Macaca Fascicularis | 1 month | Yes | Burbacher et al., 1999 |
| Ethanol | 35 | Macaca Nemestrina | 1 month | Yes | Clarren et al., 1992 |
| Low-birth-weight | 30 | Macaca Nemestrina | 1 month | Yes | Gunderson et al., 1989 |
| Failure–to-thrive, perinatal asphyxia | 28 | Macaca Nemestrina | 1 month | Yes | Gunderson et al., 1987 |