Glyphosate (Gly) is a broad-spectrum herbicide widely used thanks to its high efficiency and
low toxicity. However, evidence exists of its toxic effects on non-target organisms. Among …

Psychoactive compounds, and benzodiazepines (BZPs) in particular, represent an important
class of emerging pollutants due to their large (ab) use and high resistance to degradation …

This report describes the alterations induced by an environmentally realistic concentration of
cadmium in skeletal muscle fibre organization, composition, and function in the teleost …

Antarctica has long been considered a continent free from anthropic interference.
Unfortunately, recent evidence indicate that metal contamination has gone so far and that its …

In aquatic organisms, cadmium exposure occurs from ovum to death and the route of
absorption is particularly wide, being represented by skin, gills and gastrointestinal tract …

Oocyte morphology, embryogenesis and early larval development were compared in
Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus, Hoplias lacerdae and Hoplias malabaricus (Characiformes …

In recent decades, cadmium has emerged as an environmental stressor in aquatic
ecosystems due to its persistence and toxicity. It can enter water bodies from various natural …

Psychotropic drugs and benzodiazepines are nowadays among the primary substances of
abuse. This results in a large and constant release into aquatic environments where they …

The effects of an exposure to cadmium chloride 0.47 μM for 150 days were studied in
kidneys of juveniles Sparus aurata by a multidisciplinary approach so to correlate uptake …

Background The processes of fertilization and egg activation are vital for early
embryogenesis. However, while the mechanisms associated with key events during these …