Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF),
namely known as dioxins, are persistent organic compounds with high toxicity. The …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are ubiquitous contaminants with adverse health effects
in the ecosystem. One of such effects is endocrine disruption in humans and wildlife even at …

Although diet is an important route of exposure for brominated flame retardants (BFRs), little
is known of their presence in US food. Therefore, we purchased meat, fish, and dairy product …

Many poultry eggs are discarded worldwide because of infection (ie., avian flu) or presence
of high levels of pesticides. The possibility of adopting egg yolk as a source material to …

Dioxins such as polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and
dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are commonly regarded as one of the most …

In light of the documented elevated concentrations of total mercury (Hg) and methylmercury
(MeHg) in poultry originating from Hg-contaminated sites, a knowledge gap persists …

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are chemicals that are now omnipresent in the
environment and have been detected in different matrices from different parts of the world …

Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF), and
dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyl (dl-PCB) are groups of toxic compounds released into …

Several epidemiological studies have suggested various environmental factors as a
possible cause for increased incidence of various abnormalities. Of the various …

Seasonal differences in precipitation may affect contaminant dynamics in tropical coastal
regions due to terrestrial runoff of contaminants to the marine environment after the rainy …