Highlights•Drosophila is a useful model to study interactions of non-essential heavy
metals.•Cd, Pb, and Hg reduce the development of Drosophila.•Cd, Pb, and Hg induce …

Copper (Cu) is an essential element that is involved in a variety of biochemical processes.
Both deficiency and accumulation of Cu are associated with various diseases; and a high …

Background Copper is an essential trace element in the human body; its relationship with
cardio-cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) remains unclear. This study aimed to …

Trace elements are micronutrients that are required in very small quantities through diet but
are crucial for the prevention of acute and chronic diseases. Despite the fact that initial …

Introduction: Heavy metal pollutants can have long lasting negative impacts on ecosystem
health and can shape the evolution of species. The persistent and ubiquitous nature of …

Copper is one of a handful of biologically necessary heavy metals that is also a common
environmental pollutant. Under normal conditions, copper ions are required for many key …

Highlights•Novel protein Gawky is required for the metal-induced nuclear translocation of
MTF-1.•Scox is critical for mitochondrial morphogenesis and function in ensheathing …

Background Escalation in industrialization and anthropogenic activity have resulted in an
increase of pollutants released into the environment. Of these pollutants, heavy metals such …

Buchholzia coriacea is known for its anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic
properties. This study evaluated the effect of alkaloid-rich extract of Buchholzia coriacea …

The genetic causes of phenotypic variation often differ depending on the population
examined, particularly if the populations were founded by relatively small numbers of …