The importance of zinc for male fertility only emerged recently, being propelled in part by
consumer interest in nutritional supplements containing ionic trace minerals. Here, we …

An increasing number of inorganic ultraviolet filters (UVFs), such as nanosized zinc oxide
(nZnO) and titanium dioxide (nTiO2), are formulated in sunscreens because of their broad …

Microplastics are defined as plastic fragments< 5 mm, and they are found in the ocean
where they can impact on the ecosystem. Once released in seawater, microplastics can be …

The Mediterranean region is, by far, the leading tourism destination in the world, receiving
more than 330 million tourists in 2016. This tourism is undertaken mostly for seaside …

The comet assay, also called single cell gel electrophoresis, is a sensitive, rapid and low-
cost technique for quantifying and analysing DNA damage and repair at the level of …

Background: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are among the most frequently applied
nanomaterials in consumer products. Evidence exists regarding the cytotoxic effects of ZnO …

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 …

The expanded uses of bioplastics require understanding the potential health risks
associated with their exposure. To address this issue, Drosophila melanogaster as a …

The awareness of the plastic issue is rising in recent years. Our seas and coastal seawaters
are investigated with the aim to evaluate the possible fate, behavior and the impact of these …

DNA integrity is considered an important parameter of semen quality and is of significant
value as a predictor of male fertility. Currently, there are several methods that can assess …