Circadian rhythms control the life of virtually all organisms. They regulate numerous aspects
ranging from cellular processes to reproduction and behavior. Besides the light-dark cycle …

Synthetic progestins (PGs) are a large family of hormones used in continuously growing
amounts in human and animal contraception and medicinal therapies. Because wastewater …

Increasing rare earth element (REE) mining and refining activities have led to a
considerable release of these substances into aquatic environment, yet the knowledge of …

The organophosphate flame retardant, tris (1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP), is
ubiquitous in environmental matrices; however, there is a paucity of information concerning …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have received significant concern, since they
ubiquitously exist in the environment and are able to induce adverse health effects on …

The glucocorticosteroid, or glucocorticoid (GC), system is largely conserved across
vertebrates and plays a central role in numerous vital physiological processes including …

3, 3′, 5, 5′-Tetrabromobiphenyl (BB-80) was once used as additive flame retardants.
Whether its early exposure and discontinued exposure alter thyroid function remains …

Glucocorticoids, vertebrate steroid hormones produced by cells of the adrenal cortex or
interrenal tissue, function dynamically to maintain homeostasis under constantly changing …

Abstract Both Diheptyl-phthalate (DHpP) and Diisodecyl-phthalate (DIDP) were used
extensively as plasticizers. Recently, their occurrence in the environmental matrices and …

Tetrabromobisphenol S (TBBPS), an emerging brominated flame retardant (BFR) has been
widely detected in the environment, and may potentially pose environmental risks. However …