Heavy metals play an important role in the homeostasis of living cells. However, these
elements induce several adverse environmental effects and toxicities, and therefore …

There is a growing global concern about the health implications of xenobiotics, which have
harmful effects to both humans and wildlife. Among them, teleost fish are known as very …

Human exposure to aerosols has been associated with diseases and death, reducing the
population's life expectancy up to a few years. Indoor particulate matter is predominant in …

With the growing interest in the applications of gold nanoparticles in biotechnology and their
physiological effects, possible toxicity of gold nanoparticles is becoming an increasingly …

Hayes' Principles and Methods of Toxicology has long been established as a reliable and
informative reference for the concepts, methodologies, and assessments integral to …

Mercury (Hg) toxicity continues to represent a global health concern. Given that human
populations are mostly exposed to low chronic levels of mercurial compounds …

Hydrazine is a model toxin that induces both hepatotoxic and neurotoxic effects in
experimental animals. The direct biochemical effects of hydrazine in kidney, liver, and brain …

The introduction of engineered nanostructured materials into a rapidly increasing number of
industrial and consumer products will result in enhanced exposure to engineered …

Substantial efforts have been devoted to developing and applying biomarkers for use in
ecotoxicology. These efforts have resulted partly from a desire for early warning indicators …

This text presents contemporary analytical techniques for the determination of heavy metals
in air particles, water, soil and biological samples. It details experimental studies to reduce …