The earthworm is particularly fascinating to biologists because of its strong regenerative
capacity. However, many aspects of its regeneration in nature remain elusive. Here we …

Isoprocarb (IPC) is a conventional carbamate with high insecticidal activity, however,
generalized use of it may cause soil contamination and adversely implicate non-target biota …

As sentinel species, earthworms such as Eisenia spp. and Lumbricus spp. have been
considered among the best bioindicators or biomonitors for soil ecosystems owing to their …

Background Natural contamination and anthropogenic pollution of soils are likely to be
major determinants of functioning and survival of keystone invertebrate taxa. Soil animals …

Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) are the environmental pollutants of
growing concern. The aim of this study was to indicate the effects of typical PPCPs on the …

Earthworms are considered important bio-indicators of chemical contamination in the soil
ecosystem. Being an important biotic factor of soil ecosystem, earthworms play a vital role in …

Despite numerous studies suggesting a dramatic decline of amphibians, the biochemical
mechanisms of adaptation in these animals to polluted environment are poorly studied. The …

In order to gain insight into the expression profiles of the earthworm midgut, we analyzed
1106 expressed sequence tags (ESTs) derived from the earthworm midgut cDNA library …

In order to gain insight into the gene expression profiles associated with anterior
regeneration of the earthworm, Perionyx excavatus, we analyzed 1,159 expressed …

Numerous studies have confirmed the damage caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet-
A rays. Malignant melanoma and skin cancer are two of the most serious health …