Disorders of testicular function may have their origins in fetal or early life as a result of
abnormal development or proliferation of Sertoli cells. Failure of Sertoli cells to mature, with …

Introduction. It has been recognized that environmental pollution can affect the quality of
health of the human population. Heavy metals are among the group of highly emitted …

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy is associated with numerous obstetrical, fetal, and
developmental complications, as well as an increased risk of adverse health consequences …

Within the last years, a rapidly growing number of polyphenolic compounds with
neuroprotective effects have been described. Many efforts have been made to explore the …

This paper discusses the phenomenon of nutritional flushing in ewes whereby increased
nutrition stimulates folliculogenesis and ovulation rate. In addition the paper reviews recent …

Completamente revisada e atualizada, a 2a edição de Dependência química: prevenção,
tratamento e políticas públicas mostra que discussões e reflexões sobre os diversos tipos …

BACKGROUND: The disorders comprising human 'testicular dysgenesis syndrome'(TDS)
may be increasing in incidence. TDS originates in fetal life but the mechanisms are not …

Surveys show that the public suspects that synthetic (manmade) chemicals released into the
environment, especially pesticides, have adverse effects on human health and cause …

This article gives an overview of the potential hazards of polyphenol consumption, as
reported during the round-table discussion at the 1st International Conference on …

The amount of research into endocrine disruption has exploded over the past decade and a
re-evaluation of the state of research in this area is timely. There are debates about whether …