Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are persistent environmental contaminants that act as
endocrine disruptors and organ system toxicants. These pesticides (eg …

We are now living in the Anthropocene, the first time in Earth's history when synthetic
chemicals—created by humans—are damaging the planet and contributing to a major loss …

With the advent of the industrial revolution, the accumulation of persistent organic pollutants
(POPs) in the environment has become ubiquitous. POPs are halogen-containing organic …

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is extensively used in research; however the mechanisms that
control this species sex determination are still poorly understood. In the latest decades, it …

Environmental risk assessment of chemicals for the protection of ecosystems integrity is a
key regulatory and scientific research field which is undergoing constant development in …

trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-chlorophenyl)-ethane (DDT) and its main metabolite 1, 1-Dichloro-2, 2-
bis (p, p'-chlorophenyl) ethylene (DDE) act as endocrine disruptors in humans and wildlife …

Anthropogenic releases of plastics, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and heavy metals
can impact the environment, including aquatic ecosystems. Nanoplastics (NPs) have …

The organochlorine pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is an endocrine-
disrupting compound (EDC) that has been banned by most countries for decades. However …

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are synthetic or natural chemical molecules occurring in
environment that have the potential to impart adverse effects on homeostasis of endocrine …

Exposure of pesticides to wildlife species, especially on the aspect of endocrine disruption is
of great concern. Wildlife species are more at risk to harmful exposures to the pesticides in …