The comet assay has become one of the methods of choice for the evaluation and
measurement of DNA damage. It is sensitive, quick to perform and relatively affordable for …

Environmental contamination is reaching ever higher levels and affecting several animal
populations, including humans. In this context, studies are being developed to monitor and …

The immoderate use of pesticides in the modern agricultural industry has led to the pollution
of water resources and ultimately threatens the human body. Herein, two metal–organic …

An efficient method was developed and validated for simultaneous determination of
tebuconazole, thiophanate-methyl and its metabolite carbendazim in grape and soil using …

Agricultural expansion and the consequent use of pesticides lead to the loss and
fragmentation of natural habitats of several wild species. Then, many species are inevitably …

In Brazil, the state of São Paulo contains both preserved areas (Juréia-Itatins Ecological
Station) and extremely impacted ones (Cubatão Municipality). This study evaluated the …

Trachemys callirostris is a turtle species endemic to northern South America. In northern
Colombia it occurs in the middle and lower Magdalena River drainage and its principal …

The rampant use of pesticides can cause serious environmental problems. They can be
contaminating surface water and groundwater, affecting the surrounding micro and macro …

The release of contaminants as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides into the environment
has been listed as one of the six major contributors to the global decline of reptiles. Although …

Although reptiles are non-target organisms of pesticide applications, their ecological niche
and trophic role suggest that the use of these compounds in agriculture can have …