The high prevalence of zinc deficiency is a global public health concern, and suboptimal
maternal zinc consumption has been associated with adverse effects ranging from impaired …

Freshwater harmful algal blooms produce a broad array of bioactive compounds, with
variable polarity. Acute exposure to cyanotoxins can impact the liver, nervous system …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is required for vertebrate development and is also
activated by exogenous chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants and
are associated with human disease. Canonically, many PAHs induce toxicity via activation of …

Saffron is a well-known expensive spice, which has many pharmacological properties
against a variety of ailments. Saffron stigma and leaf contain apocarotenoids and bioactive …

Epigenetic regulation has become a key focus of neuroscience and biopsychiatry,
implicating DNA methylation, histone modification and other epigenetic mechanisms in …

A better understanding of the MoAs of the substances present in water and their potential
interactions is crucial for water quality assessments. Depending on their MoA, these …

Abstract Benz [a] anthracene (BaA), a prevalent environmental contaminant within the
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon class, poses risks to both human health and aquatic …

Fishes exposed to crude oil have shown reduced sociability and poor habitat selection,
which corresponded with increased predation risk. However, the contribution of oil-induced …

Abstract Benzo [a] pyrene (BaP) is a well-known endocrine disruptor. Exposure to BaP is
known to impair embryo implantation. The corpus luteum (CL), the primary source of …