Due to the continuous development and production of manufactured nanomaterials or
nanoparticles (NPs), their uptake and effects in the aquatic biota represent a major concern …

The paper outlines a 2-tier approach for wide-scale biomonitoring programmes. To obtain a
high level of standardization, we suggest the use of caged organisms (mussels or fish). An …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental diseases that affect an alarming
number of individuals. The etiological basis of ASD is unclear, and evidence suggests it …

Organic pollutants exhibiting endocrine disrupting activity (Endocrine Disruptors—EDs) are
prevalent over a wide range in the aquatic ecosystems; most EDs are resistant to …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC), including phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA),
phytoestrogens such as genistein and daidzein, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), and …

As the nanotechnology industries increase production, nanoscale products will enter the
aquatic environment, posing a possible threat to aquatic organisms. Suspension-feeding …

Abstract The Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis is an ecologically and
economically important species. It has been used in programs of monitoring of pollution …

Phenanthrene, a major component of crude oil, is one of the most abundant PAHs in aquatic
ecosystems, and is readily bioavailable and toxic to a range of marine invertebrates. Within …

In order to assess the impact of nanoplastics on marine species, polystyrene nanoparticles
(PS NPs) have been largely used as model particles. Here we studied the effects of 50 nm …

Coastal areas are complex environments frequently contaminated by numerous pollutants
that represent a potential threat to marine organisms, especially bivalves. These pollutants …