Contemporary environmental challenges have emphasized the need to critically assess the
use of bivalve mollusks in chemical monitoring (identification and quantification of …

Metallothionein (MT) concentrations in the whole soft tissue or in a particular tissue of
bivalves have widely been used in ecotoxicological studies and biomonitoring programmes …

The production of electrical and electronic equipment waste (e‐waste) is increasing at an
alarming rate worldwide. This may eventually lead to its accumulation in aquatic …

This paper examines the use of the edible bivalve, Donax trunculus, as a bioindicator of
metal pollution (Cd, Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cr) resulting from beach urbanization related to touristic …

Freshwater mussels of the order Unionida have been dramatically declining globally.
Despite their ecological importance, conservation of these animals has been hindered by …

The contamination of freshwaters by heavy metals represents a great problem, posing a
threat for human and environmental health. Cadmium is classified as carcinogen to humans …

In this study we assessed the level of genotoxic pollution along the Danube River by
measuring the level of DNA damage in the haemocytes of freshwater mussels of Unio …

As contaminant exposures in aquatic ecosystems continue to increase, the need for
streamlining research efforts in environmental toxicology using predictive frameworks also …

As the ice cap of the Arctic diminishes due to global warming, the polar sailing route will be
open larger parts of the year. These changes are likely to increase the pollution load on the …

Contaminant effects on defence responses of ecologically and economically important
organisms, such as the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas, are likely to influence their ability to …