Heavy metals are endocrine disruptors which interfere with processes mediated by
endogenous hormones of the organism, negatively affecting endocrine functions. Some …

Male fertility and semen quality have declined over recent decades. Among other causes,
exposure to environmental and occupational pollution has been linked to adverse …

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in human fluids and organs is a great concern, since,
as highlighted by recent studies on animal models, they could cause alterations of several …

DNA oxidative damage is one of the main concerns being implicated in severe cell
alterations, promoting different types of human disorders and diseases. For their …

In our previous work, we reported alterations in protamines/histones ratio, in DNA binding of
these proteins and their involvement in DNA oxidative damage in 84% of the young men …

Numerous factors affect reproduction, including stress, diet, obesity, the use of stimulants, or
exposure to toxins, along with heavy elements (lead, silver, cadmium, uranium, vanadium …

Over the past few decades, accumulated evidence confirms that the global environment
conditions are changing rapidly. Urban industrialization, agriculture and globalization have …

Background Human semen quality is affected by lifestyle and environmental factors.
Objective To evaluate the short-term effects of a diet and physical activity intervention on …

Abstract Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) analysis is usually applied in pollution
assessment by checking for toxic or harmful volatile compounds in air, water and soil …

Macro and trace elements are important regulators of biological processes, including those
ones linked to reproduction. Among them, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Se, and Zn ensure …