Contamination from plastic debris is omnipresent in marine environments, posing a
substantial risk to marine organisms, food webs and the ecosystem. The overlap between …

Abstracts Lipid metabolism is crucial for the survival and propagation of the species, since
lipids are an essential cellular component across animal taxa for maintaining homeostasis in …

There are certain human environmental perturbations so major that they are capable of
destabilizing the earth's normal function at a global scale (1). These so-called planetary …

We assayed the toxicity of polystyrene nanoparticles (PS-NP, 52 nm) to Daphnia galeata.
Survival and reproduction were significantly decreased in individuals exposed to 5 mg/L of …

The biological effects of nanoplastics are a growing concern. However, most studies have
focused on exposure to high concentrations or short-term exposure. The potential effects of …

The ubiquitous presence of micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment and
everyday products has attracted attention due to their hazardous risks. However, the effects …

Microplastics (MPs) and tributyltin (TBT) are both potential environmental pollutants that
enter organisms through the food chain and affect bodily functions. However, the effects and …

Phthalates are used as plasticizers to increase durability, resistivity and flexibility of plastic
materials. The commonly used phthalate, diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is used in different …

Sulfamethoxazole (SMZ), a kind of sulfonamide antibiotic, is widely used in both human and
veterinary medicine. Frequent detection of SMZ in natural aquatic environments has …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in the environment and involve
diverse chemical-receptor interactions that can perturb hormone signaling. The Organization …