Environmental Toxicology
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In 1962, what was then a landmark novel ‘Silent Spring’ was published, the author was Rachel Carson. The novel highlighted the effects of man made chemicals on the environment and ecosystems. Carson describes in this novel, the powerful... more
The Niagara Falls speak to us with great clarity about the evolution of the relationship between man and nature in Western culture. Here a shift can be recognized both in aesthetic and physical terms – from feelings of repulsion and... more
Recently, a novel approach to a highly sensitive and quantitative detection of rare earth element (REE) ions including La3+, Eu3+ and Tb3+, by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, has been reported. The detection of REE ions is... more
Cadmium(Cd) is one of the most dangerous occupational and environmental toxins. The objective of the present study is to examine the potential prophylactic effects of phytic acid (PA) on thyroid hormones of male rats intoxicated with... more
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a widespread contaminant in the environment, that is, implicated in several toxicities. The intestinal wall is first surface of interaction with any toxicant after exposure through the oral route. Previous... more
Exposure to particulate matter (PM) may alter lung homeostasis inducing changes in fluid balance and host defense. Bioavailability of soluble PM compounds like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and... more
The clays consumed by geophagous individuals contain large quantities of aluminum, a known neurological and hematological toxin. This is the first study to evaluate the risk of aluminum poisoning in geophagous individuals. Blind... more
This study was conducted for assessment of human health risks due to intake of heavy metal cont aminated vegetables through determination of the heavy metals' concentrations in soil and vegetables grown on it nearby Buriganga River,... more
A variety of chemicals including foaming agents are used to aid in the protection of forest resources from the wild land fires. The fire-fighting foams (FFFs) are formulations composed principally of surfactants. As a part of Japanese... more
In the study, first-time personal exposure level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was measured during cooking hours in participants of three different types of kitchen both in the particulate and gaseous phase using traditional... more
Analisis Dampak Lingkungan atau EIA merupakan salah satu upaya untuk memelihara lingkungan dari dampak pembangunan.
For many years organophosphate pesticides considered the main option for a lot of people in many countries to manage different pests. It's more than 70 years now and OPs still use with certain purposes in gardens, fields and greenhouses... more
Quand l’Homme a commencé à faire de l’agriculture, il a d’abord appris à combiner les plantes, de façon à ce qu’elles se protègent naturellement. Depuis l’Antiquité, l’Homme a commencé à utiliser des pesticides, comme le souffre ou... more
Acute toxicity tests of five metals (aluminum, cadmium, iron, lead, zinc) were performed to determine LC50 values in two species of freshwater rotifers: Asplanchna brigthwellii and its prey Brachionus calyciflorus. We conducted the tests... more
Formaldehyde (FHO) is a multipurpose chemical that is an eye, nose, throat and skin irritant, sensitizer and allergen, as well as a class 1 human carcinogen. Brazilian hair treatments, containing high levels of FHO (up to 11%), have... more
The present study was planned aiming to investigate the effects of atrazine herbicide exposure on stress biomarkers acetylcholinesterase activity (AchE) and cortisol, oxidative stress responses and the histopathological changes in liver... more
Nitrite is a compound with a high toxicity to aquatic animals. Several anthropogenic pollution sources are increasing the concentrations of this component of the nitrogen cycle. Despite this toxicity, there is little available literature... more
This Document provide facts on the Pharmacokinetic/Toxicokinetic and the Pharmacodynamic/Toxicodynamic of Acetaminophen (Panadol) compared to Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
High level of heavy metal contaminants in air is known to cause serious health problems if remained unchecked for a long period of time. Anthropogenic activities such as vehicular emissions and number of industries are responsible for... more