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View article: Toxicity of Four Common Environmental Chemicals Across <scp> <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> </scp> Life Stages Supporting the One Health Concept
Toxicity of Four Common Environmental Chemicals Across <span> <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> </span> Life Stages Supporting the One Health Concept Open
Pesticides and pharmaceuticals are among the most common chemical groups in waterbodies and soils, and their universal distribution raises concerns about potential adverse effects on nontarget organisms and humans. Reproductive output disr…
View article: Hazard identification and characterization of leachable chemicals from plastic products – a new PARC project
Hazard identification and characterization of leachable chemicals from plastic products – a new PARC project Open
A recent study has suggested that plastics may contain more than 16,000 chemicals, including additives, processing aids, starting substances, intermediates and Non-Intentionally Added Substances. Plastic chemicals are released throughout t…
View article: The agony of choice: Advancing sediment hazard assessment by using avoidance behaviour assays with Lumbriculus variegatus
The agony of choice: Advancing sediment hazard assessment by using avoidance behaviour assays with Lumbriculus variegatus Open
Sediments play a key role in chemical partitioning in aquatic ecosystems, acting as sinks for lipophilic and persistent compounds. However, sediment hazard assessment is limited, often underestimating risks by focusing on short-term, letha…
View article: Environmental Risk Assessment and Anti‐Corrosion Efficacy of Safe‐by‐Design Nitrite‐Based Nanomaterials for Maritime Applications
Environmental Risk Assessment and Anti‐Corrosion Efficacy of Safe‐by‐Design Nitrite‐Based Nanomaterials for Maritime Applications Open
Metallic corrosion is an unsolved economic and environmental problem, mitigated with coatings often containing toxic corrosion inhibitors. This study aims to extensively assess two eco‐friendly and efficient anti‐corrosion nanomaterials fo…
View article: A Comprehensive Ecotoxicological Evaluation of a Treated Olive Mill Wastewater and Obtained Sludge
A Comprehensive Ecotoxicological Evaluation of a Treated Olive Mill Wastewater and Obtained Sludge Open
Olive mill wastewaters (OMWWs) are an environmental problem in the Mediterranean region, and it is crucial to explore strategies for their treatment and repurposing. The chemical precipitation technique (CPT) has been presented as a cost-e…
View article: Continuous improvement towards environmental protection for pharmaceuticals: advancing a strategy for Europe
Continuous improvement towards environmental protection for pharmaceuticals: advancing a strategy for Europe Open
The manufacture, use and disposal of pharmaceutical products can lead to their release into the environment, raising concerns about potential risks to biota and human health. This is recognised in the European Commission’s Pharmaceutical S…
View article: O-033 Mercury exposure and reproductive health: insights from 150 women of childbearing age
O-033 Mercury exposure and reproductive health: insights from 150 women of childbearing age Open
Study question How does methylmercury (MeHg) exposure impact women of reproductive age, and what are the contributing environmental and dietary factors influencing this critical exposure? Summary answer Fish consumption significantly contr…
View article: Engineered nanoparticle transformations: Rethinking toxicity in water
Engineered nanoparticle transformations: Rethinking toxicity in water Open
[[abstract]]The burgeoning production and utilization of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in recent years has precipitated the intentional and inadvertent discharge of ENPs into the environment, where undergo different transformations. Exte…
View article: Os desafios enfrentados por professores ao receber aluno com surdez em sala de ensino
Os desafios enfrentados por professores ao receber aluno com surdez em sala de ensino Open
O presente artigo elaborado através de revisão bibliográfica se propõe a identificar quais os desafios enfrentados por professores que lecionam aos alunos com surdez em instituição de ensino. O mesmo foi desenvolvido a partir de uma anális…
View article: BugBook: Determining multiple stressor interactions in mass-reared insects based on principles of ecotoxicology
BugBook: Determining multiple stressor interactions in mass-reared insects based on principles of ecotoxicology Open
Insect mass-rearing is a rapidly expanding industry for the production of protein for food and feed. These highly productive artificial rearing environments can expose insects to a range of biotic and abiotic stressors, including insect pa…
View article: Assessing the impact of agrifood byproduct-based bioplastics on soil microbial communities and functioning
Assessing the impact of agrifood byproduct-based bioplastics on soil microbial communities and functioning Open
View article: Advancing Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening: Exploring the Potential of Monoclonal Antibody L2A5
Advancing Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening: Exploring the Potential of Monoclonal Antibody L2A5 Open
Early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) significantly improves overall prognosis and increases 5-year survival rates up to 90%. Current non-invasive screening methods for CRC, such as the Faecal Immunohistochemical Test (FIT), have some…
View article: Experience of Labour and Childbirth in a Sample of Portuguese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Experience of Labour and Childbirth in a Sample of Portuguese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background/Objectives: Childbirth is a profoundly personal experience that often does not align with expectations. The World Health Organization has established guidelines for best practises; in this sense, it is crucial to understand the …
View article: Disaggregation behavior in the terrestrial isopod Porcellionides pruinosus as a new ecotoxicological endpoint for assessing infochemical disrupting activity
Disaggregation behavior in the terrestrial isopod Porcellionides pruinosus as a new ecotoxicological endpoint for assessing infochemical disrupting activity Open
Among rapid ecotoxicological bioassays for screening soil quality, avoidance behavior tests on gregarious edaphic species such as Porcellionides pruinosus are widely used. However, the effect of soil contamination on adaptive aggregation a…
View article: A conceptual framework for landscape-based environmental risk assessment (ERA) of pesticides
A conceptual framework for landscape-based environmental risk assessment (ERA) of pesticides Open
While pesticide use is subject to strict regulatory oversight worldwide, it remains a main concern for environmental protection, including biodiversity conservation. This is partly due to the current regulatory approach that relies on sepa…
View article: Trait concepts, categories, and databases in soil invertebrate ecology – ordering the mess
Trait concepts, categories, and databases in soil invertebrate ecology – ordering the mess Open
The trait-based approach is increasingly used for soil invertebrates. Complementary to the taxonomy based approach, the trait-based approach can provide a more mechanistic understanding of the responses of organisms to environmental distur…
View article: Evidence That a Peptide-Drug/p53 Gene Complex Promotes Cognate Gene Expression and Inhibits the Viability of Glioblastoma Cells
Evidence That a Peptide-Drug/p53 Gene Complex Promotes Cognate Gene Expression and Inhibits the Viability of Glioblastoma Cells Open
Glioblastoma multiform (GBM) is considered the deadliest brain cancer. Conventional therapies are followed by poor patient survival outcomes, so novel and more efficacious therapeutic strategies are imperative to tackle this scourge. Gene …
View article: Exploring BPA alternatives – Environmental levels and toxicity review
Exploring BPA alternatives – Environmental levels and toxicity review Open
View article: Ageing influences the toxicity of two innovative nanofertilizers to the soil invertebrates Enchytraeus crypticus and Folsomia candida
Ageing influences the toxicity of two innovative nanofertilizers to the soil invertebrates Enchytraeus crypticus and Folsomia candida Open
The increasing global food demand is threatening the sustainability of agrifood production systems. The intensification of agricultural practices, with inadequate use of pesticides and fertilizers, poses major challenges to the good functi…
View article: Structural and Functional Shifts in the Microbial Community of a Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil Exposed to Short-Term Changes in Air Temperature, Soil Moisture and UV Radiation
Structural and Functional Shifts in the Microbial Community of a Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil Exposed to Short-Term Changes in Air Temperature, Soil Moisture and UV Radiation Open
The interplay between metal contamination and climate change may exacerbate the negative impact on the soil microbiome and, consequently, on soil health and ecosystem services. We assessed the response of the microbial community of a heavy…
View article: Daphnia magna Multigeneration Exposure to Carbendazim: Gene Transcription Responses
Daphnia magna Multigeneration Exposure to Carbendazim: Gene Transcription Responses Open
The world population is experiencing colossal growth and thus demand for food, leading to an increase in the use of pesticides. Persistent pesticide contamination, such as carbendazim, remains a pressing environmental concern, with potenti…
View article: Smoking Induces a Decline in Semen Quality and the Activation of Stress Response Pathways in Sperm
Smoking Induces a Decline in Semen Quality and the Activation of Stress Response Pathways in Sperm Open
Male infertility is a prevalent concern affecting couples worldwide. While genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, and reproductive system defects play significant roles, emerging evidence suggests that lifestyle choices also profoundly impa…
View article: Unveiling the molecular mechanisms and developmental consequences of mercury (Hg) toxicity in zebrafish embryo-larvae: A comprehensive approach
Unveiling the molecular mechanisms and developmental consequences of mercury (Hg) toxicity in zebrafish embryo-larvae: A comprehensive approach Open
View article: Toxicity assessment of binary mixtures of BP3 with 4-MBC (UV-filters), and BP3 with DEET (insect repellent) using the aquatic midge Chironomus riparius
Toxicity assessment of binary mixtures of BP3 with 4-MBC (UV-filters), and BP3 with DEET (insect repellent) using the aquatic midge Chironomus riparius Open
Personal care products have various organic ultraviolet filters (UV filters) in their composition to increase protection against ultraviolet radiation. Some of these products also contain insect repellents in their formulations. Consequent…
View article: Multi-Generation Effects of Lead (Pb) on Two Daphnia Species: Looking at Different Levels of Biological Organization
Multi-Generation Effects of Lead (Pb) on Two Daphnia Species: Looking at Different Levels of Biological Organization Open
Two monophyletic Daphnia species (Daphnia magna and D. similis) were exposed to a sub-lethal concentration of Pb (50 µg/L) for nine generations under two food regimes (usual and restricted) and analysed for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) acti…
View article: Harmonizing nanomaterial exposure methodologies in ecotoxicology: the effects of two innovative nanoclays in the freshwater microalgae <i>Raphidocelis subcapitata</i>
Harmonizing nanomaterial exposure methodologies in ecotoxicology: the effects of two innovative nanoclays in the freshwater microalgae <i>Raphidocelis subcapitata</i> Open
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are innovative nanomaterials (NMs) with a typical nanoclay structure (height 3 and Cu-Al LDH-NO3 (bulk, <25, 25-63, 63-125, 125-250, and >250 µm) in the growth of the freshwater microalgae …
View article: Characterization and Behaviour of Silica Engineered Nanocontainers in Low and High Ionic Strength Media
Characterization and Behaviour of Silica Engineered Nanocontainers in Low and High Ionic Strength Media Open
Mesoporous silica engineered nanomaterials are of interest to the industry due to their drug-carrier ability. Advances in coating technology include using mesoporous silica nanocontainers (SiNC) loaded with organic molecules as additives i…
View article: Systematic Review of Nano- and Microplastics’ (NMP) Influence on the Bioaccumulation of Environmental Contaminants: Part II—Freshwater Organisms
Systematic Review of Nano- and Microplastics’ (NMP) Influence on the Bioaccumulation of Environmental Contaminants: Part II—Freshwater Organisms Open
Nano- and microplastic fragments (NMPs) exist ubiquitously in all environmental compartments. The literature-based evidence suggests that NMPs interact with other environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems through sorption mechani…
View article: Improving Product Safety for Edible Insects: Toxicokinetics of Hg in <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> and <i>Hermetia illucens</i>
Improving Product Safety for Edible Insects: Toxicokinetics of Hg in <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> and <i>Hermetia illucens</i> Open
Sustainability, circularity, and Zero Waste policies are timely concepts for policy development and strategies in the European Union (EU) and other global regions. Insects can likely become key players in the bioconversion of waste to valu…
View article: Assessing the impact of antineoplastic drugs in the aquatic environment: State of the art and future perspective for freshwater organisms
Assessing the impact of antineoplastic drugs in the aquatic environment: State of the art and future perspective for freshwater organisms Open
Since the late 70s, the continuous pharmaceuticals` input into the environment has raised concerns regarding the eventual risk posed by such compounds to human and environmental health. A major group of pharmaceuticals in terms of environm…