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View article: Synthetic and Natural Red Food Dyes Affect Oxidative Metabolism and the Redox State in the Nauplii of Brine Shrimp Artemia franciscana
Synthetic and Natural Red Food Dyes Affect Oxidative Metabolism and the Redox State in the Nauplii of Brine Shrimp Artemia franciscana Open
The food industry widely uses dyes from animal and plant sources, but their discharge into water bodies can harm aquatic animals. Red food dyes increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, disrupting redox homeostasis in Artemia fran…
View article: Fast segment anything model applied in a low-cost camera-based system for oyster growth monitoring
Fast segment anything model applied in a low-cost camera-based system for oyster growth monitoring Open
The increase in the global population has been accompanied by an increase in demand for animal protein, consequently driving the growth of the aquaculture sector as a sustainable solution to satisfy this demand. Observing the growth of ani…
View article: Unveiling the Subtle Threats: The Neurobehavioral Impact of Chlorpyrifos on Girardia tigrina
Unveiling the Subtle Threats: The Neurobehavioral Impact of Chlorpyrifos on Girardia tigrina Open
Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide widely used to control agricultural pests, poses a significant environmental threat due to its toxicity and persistence in soil and water. Our work aimed to evaluate the acute (survival) and chr…
View article: Hydrothermal Vents in Panarea, Italy: Investigating Mercury inputs and evaluating Biota Oxidative Stress Status with a focus on Phorcus turbinatus as a Bioindicator of Mediterranean Sea Health
Hydrothermal Vents in Panarea, Italy: Investigating Mercury inputs and evaluating Biota Oxidative Stress Status with a focus on Phorcus turbinatus as a Bioindicator of Mediterranean Sea Health Open
Panarea, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished for its hydrothermal vent ecosystems that substantially influence the local biodiversity. While hydrothermal vents are recognised for their mineral-rich composit…
View article: Assessing the ecotoxicity of commercial formulation based on Imidacloprid on the non-target freshwater planarian Girardia tigrina
Assessing the ecotoxicity of commercial formulation based on Imidacloprid on the non-target freshwater planarian Girardia tigrina Open
Imidacloprid (IMI) is among the most frequently detected insecticides in freshwater ecosystems near agricultural areas where it affects not only target insects, but also other non-target organisms. This study aimed to investigate the acute…
View article: Optical fiber immunosensors based on surface plasmon resonance for the detection of Escherichia coli
Optical fiber immunosensors based on surface plasmon resonance for the detection of Escherichia coli Open
Every year, millions of people suffer some form of illness associated with the consumption of contaminated food. Escherichia coli (E. coli) , found in the intestines of humans and other animals, is commonly associated with various diseases…
View article: Correction to: Toxicity of imidacloprid for stingless bees of the genus Tetragonisca (Meliponini)
Correction to: Toxicity of imidacloprid for stingless bees of the genus Tetragonisca (Meliponini) Open
View article: Sustainable feed formulation to community‐based aquaculture: <scp><i>Oreochromis niloticus</i></scp> fingerlings performance and antioxidant status
Sustainable feed formulation to community‐based aquaculture: <span><i>Oreochromis niloticus</i></span> fingerlings performance and antioxidant status Open
Community‐based aquaculture can reduce dependence on natural resources, promote biodiversity conservation, and improve local economies and food security. However, this activity is highly dependent on local conditions regarding natural reso…
View article: Toxicity of imidacloprid for stingless bees of the genus Tetragonisca (Meliponini)
Toxicity of imidacloprid for stingless bees of the genus Tetragonisca (Meliponini) Open
View article: Editorial: Hazardous contaminants associated with plastics: occurrence and environmental effects
Editorial: Hazardous contaminants associated with plastics: occurrence and environmental effects Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Environ. Sci., 28 November 2023Sec. Toxicology, Pollution and the Environment Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1341738
View article: Responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis in a Multi-Stressor Scenario: Effects of an Invasive Seaweed Exudate and Microplastic Pollution under Ocean Warming
Responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis in a Multi-Stressor Scenario: Effects of an Invasive Seaweed Exudate and Microplastic Pollution under Ocean Warming Open
Microplastic pollution, global warming, and invasive species are known threats to marine biota, but the impact of their simultaneous exposure is still not well understood. This study investigated whether the toxic effects posed by the inva…
View article: Environmentally relevant concentrations of chlorpyrifos affect behavior and physiological responses of Girardia tigrina
Environmentally relevant concentrations of chlorpyrifos affect behavior and physiological responses of Girardia tigrina Open
Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide widely used to control agricultural pests, poses a significant environmental threat due to its toxicity and persistence in soil and water, causing deleterious effects on non-target organisms. In…
View article: Microencapsulated Diets as an Alternative to Bivalve Feeding: Particle Size and Microalga Content Affect Feed Intake
Microencapsulated Diets as an Alternative to Bivalve Feeding: Particle Size and Microalga Content Affect Feed Intake Open
Bivalve mollusks represent a nutritious source with a low environmental impact; as a result, they are one of the most attractive aquaculture options. Advances in microencapsulation technology offer great potential to face key bivalve nutri…
View article: The use of muscle biomarkers for assessing physiological effects of heavy metal pollution in the greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula)
The use of muscle biomarkers for assessing physiological effects of heavy metal pollution in the greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) Open
The greater white-toothed shrew Crocidura russula has been used as a sentinel species for estimating environmental risks to human populations. Previous studies in mining areas have focused on the liver of shrews as the primary target of ph…
View article: Microplastics altered cellular responses, physiology, behaviour, and regeneration of planarians feeding on contaminated prey
Microplastics altered cellular responses, physiology, behaviour, and regeneration of planarians feeding on contaminated prey Open
Freshwater benthic environments are among the major sinks of microplastics (MPs, < 5 mm) sourced on inland anthropogenic activities. The ecotoxicological effects of MPs on benthic macroinvertebrates have been assessed preferably in collect…
View article: Facemasks: An Insight into Their Abundance in Wetlands, Degradation, and Potential Ecotoxicity
Facemasks: An Insight into Their Abundance in Wetlands, Degradation, and Potential Ecotoxicity Open
View article: Effects of Polyurethane Small-Sized Microplastics in the Chironomid, Chironomus riparius: Responses at Organismal and Sub-Organismal Levels
Effects of Polyurethane Small-Sized Microplastics in the Chironomid, Chironomus riparius: Responses at Organismal and Sub-Organismal Levels Open
Freshwater provides valuable services and functions to humankind. However, macroinvertebrates that underpin the delivery of many of those ecosystem services and functions are under an additional threat caused by microplastic pollution. Chi…
View article: How threatened planarians can be when ingesting contaminated prey with microplastics?
How threatened planarians can be when ingesting contaminated prey with microplastics? Open
Microplastics (size ¡ 5 mm) represent a global threat to freshwaters, as they are among the major sinks of these contaminants sourced on inland anthropogenic activities. The number of studies in these environments remains scarce compared t…
View article: Responses of Freshwater Planarian Girardia tigrina to Fipronil-Based Insecticide: Survival, Behavioral and Physiological Endpoints
Responses of Freshwater Planarian Girardia tigrina to Fipronil-Based Insecticide: Survival, Behavioral and Physiological Endpoints Open
Fipronil is a pyrazole insecticide used to control undesirable insect populations. Due to its large-scale application, there is the potential for surface waters’ contamination, with toxic action for non-target organisms, and consequent imp…
View article: Monitoring of pesticide amount in fruit and vegetables by a fluorescence‐based sensor
Monitoring of pesticide amount in fruit and vegetables by a fluorescence‐based sensor Open
Faster, sensitive and real-time methods for detecting organophosphate (OP) pesticides are urged for in situ monitoring of these widely spread contaminants. For this reason, several efforts have been addressed for the development of …
View article: Monitoring of pesticide amount in water and drinkable food by a fluorescence‐based biosensor
Monitoring of pesticide amount in water and drinkable food by a fluorescence‐based biosensor Open
The identification of pollutants is crucial to protect water resources and ensure food safety. The available analytical methodologies allow reliable detection of organic pollutants such as pesticides; however, there is the need for faster,…
View article: Oxidative status of planarians is differently affected by PAHs: 3-5 Benzene ring compounds
Oxidative status of planarians is differently affected by PAHs: 3-5 Benzene ring compounds Open
View article: A 3D printable adapter for solid-state fluorescence measurements: the case of an immobilized enzymatic bioreceptor for organophosphate pesticides detection
A 3D printable adapter for solid-state fluorescence measurements: the case of an immobilized enzymatic bioreceptor for organophosphate pesticides detection Open
View article: Co-Exposure with an Invasive Seaweed Exudate Increases Toxicity of Polyamide Microplastics in the Marine Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis
Co-Exposure with an Invasive Seaweed Exudate Increases Toxicity of Polyamide Microplastics in the Marine Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis Open
Plastic pollution and invasive species are recognised as pervasive threats to marine biodiversity. However, despite the extensive on-going research on microplastics’ effects in the biota, knowledge on their combination with additional stre…
View article: A FRET Approach to Detect Paraoxon among Organophosphate Pesticides Using a Fluorescent Biosensor
A FRET Approach to Detect Paraoxon among Organophosphate Pesticides Using a Fluorescent Biosensor Open
The development of faster, sensitive and real-time methods for detecting organophosphate (OP) pesticides is of utmost priority in the in situ monitoring of these widespread compounds. Research on enzyme-based biosensors is increasing, and …
View article: Ecophysiological effects of mercury bioaccumulation and biochemical stress in the deep-water mesopredator Etmopterus spinax (Elasmobranchii; Etmopteridae)
Ecophysiological effects of mercury bioaccumulation and biochemical stress in the deep-water mesopredator Etmopterus spinax (Elasmobranchii; Etmopteridae) Open
View article: Can the toxicity of polyethylene microplastics and engineered nanoclays on flatfish (Solea senegalensis) be influenced by the presence of each other?
Can the toxicity of polyethylene microplastics and engineered nanoclays on flatfish (Solea senegalensis) be influenced by the presence of each other? Open
View article: Mercury Accumulation and Elimination in Different Tissues of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Exposed to a Mercury-Supplemented Diet
Mercury Accumulation and Elimination in Different Tissues of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Exposed to a Mercury-Supplemented Diet Open
In this study, we evaluated the bioaccumulation of mercury in zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to mercury-contaminated food for 21 days and the depuration of mercury for a subsequent post-exposure period of 28 days. Four tissues (muscle, li…
View article: Ocean Warming May Enhance Biochemical Alterations Induced by an Invasive Seaweed Exudate in the Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis
Ocean Warming May Enhance Biochemical Alterations Induced by an Invasive Seaweed Exudate in the Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis Open
Ocean warming and biological invasions are among the most pervasive factors threatening coastal ecosystems with a potential to interact. Ongoing temperature rise may affect physiological and cellular mechanisms in marine organisms. Moreove…
View article: Dietary Natural Plant Extracts Can Promote Growth and Modulate Oxidative Status of Senegalese Sole Postlarvae under Standard/Challenge Conditions
Dietary Natural Plant Extracts Can Promote Growth and Modulate Oxidative Status of Senegalese Sole Postlarvae under Standard/Challenge Conditions Open
Plant extracts are known for their high content and diversity of polyphenols, which can improve fish oxidative status. A growth trial with Senegalese sole postlarvae (45 days after hatching) fed with one of four experimental diets—control …