Here we review mechanisms and factors influencing contaminant exposure among
terrestrial vertebrate wildlife. There exists a complex mixture of biotic and abiotic factors that …

1. Human and animal precision-cut organ slices are being widely used to obtain drug
metabolism and toxicity profiles in vitro. These data are then used to predict what might be …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants. Although
they are not bioaccumulated in vertebrates, chronic exposures might still derive on serious …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are priority
contaminants that bioaccumulate through the food webs and affect the biology of a variety of …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are metabolised in two main phases in the liver. Cytochrome p450 enzyme
(CYP) 1A1 and CYP2A6 are expressed through AhR, CAR and PXR nuclear receptors in …

Pollution is a well-known threat to sea turtles but its impact is poorly understood. In vitro
toxicity testing presents a promising avenue to assess and monitor the effects of …

The Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) is one of the least known cetacean species
worldwide. The decreasing population trend and associated threats has led to the IUCN …

Chemicals discovered in water at levels that may be significantly different than expected are
referred to as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) because the risk to environmental …

Background Ocean pollution affects marine organisms and ecosystems as well as humans.
The International Oceanographic Commission recommends ocean health monitoring …

Updating the extremely successful Wildlife Toxicology and Population Modeling (CRC
Press, 1994), Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminant and Biodiversity Issues brings …