Incidence of endocrine disruption in wild fish species has been documented globally and is
well characterised in the UK, where the occurrence of intersex in roach (Rutilus rutilus) is …

This thesis highlights the importance of isomer-selective approaches for the complete
analysis of chemical processes. The method of choice is photoelectron/photoion …

Metals in the environment arise from natural sources such as erosion, volcanic activity and
forest fires (Nriagu, 1989), but also from anthropogenic sources, mainly the processing and …

Mast cells contribute to numerous physiological processes and diseases including
immunological and neurological roles. Mast cells degranulate, releasing potent mediators …

The aquatic environment comprises various ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes, estuaries,
oceans and seas. 1 These ecosystems are used for different purposes, including as water …

1 Zusammenfassung Weltweit wird Biomasse in Form von Holz als Energiequelle zum
Heizen oder Kochen verwendet. Besonders in den Industrieländern der westlichen Welt …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are among the most widely known and studied
environmental contaminants, originating from a range of natural and anthropogenic sources …

Purpose: Recently, a proof-of-concept study revealed the suitability of transcriptome
analyses to obtain and assess changes in the abundance of transcripts in zebrafish (Danio …

Purpose Chemicals in effluents from the wood industry have been widely identified as
sources of contamination affecting endocrine function in aquatic animals. This study …

Advancing the ecotoxicological relevancy of zebrafish: Application of early-juvenile 20dpfZF
to assess xenoestrogenicity of envi Page 1 JYVÄSKYLÄ STUDIES IN BIOLOGICAL AND …