A wide range of chemicals have been identified as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
in vertebrate species. Most studies of EDCs have focused on exposure of both male and …

Similar to environmental factors, EDCs (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) can influence gene
expression without modifying the DNA sequence. It is commonly accepted that the …

Tributyltin (TBT), a highly toxic and persistent organic pollutant, is widely distributed in
coastal waters. Liza haematocheila (L. haematocheila) is one of bony fish distributing …

Many pollutants cause endocrine disruption in aquatic organisms. While studies of the direct
effects of toxicants on exposed organisms are commonplace, little is known about the …

Epigenetics plays a vital role in the interaction between living organisms and their
environment by regulating biological functions and phenotypic plasticity. Considering that …

Estrogen receptors (ERs) play a key role in many biochemical and physiological processes,
that are involved in maintaining organism homeostasis. At the most basic level, they can be …

We present the results from our 12th annual horizon scan of issues likely to impact biological
conservation in the future. From a list of 97 topics, our global panel of 25 scientists and …

Increasing industrial and agricultural activities have led to a disturbing increase of pollutant
discharges into the environment. Most of these pollutants can induce short-term, sustained …

Obesity and metabolic disorders have become a worldwide pandemic affecting millions of
people. Although obesity is a multifaceted disease, there is growing evidence supporting the …

Pyrethroids, a class of commonly used insecticides, are frequently detected in aquatic
environments, including estuaries. The influence that salinity has on organism physiology …