We are now living in the Anthropocene, the first time in Earth's history when synthetic
chemicals—created by humans—are damaging the planet and contributing to a major loss …

Birds that lay long clutches (series of eggs laid sequentially before a “pause day”), among
them the high-producing, strongly-calcifying Gallus gallus domesticus (domestic hen) and …

Turn on the faucet, and water pours out. Pull out the drain plug, and the dirty water
disappears. Most of us give little thought to the hidden systems that bring us water and take it …

Difficult to measure accurately and deal with effectively, organic pollutants continue to be a
major hazard in the environment. Significantly expanded, the second edition of Organic …

This study evaluated the effects of different dietary levels and sources of zinc (Zn) on
performance and carbonic anhydrase (CA) activity in eggshell formation and quality in aged …

South Africa is a diverse country, with a diverse environment that is home to more than 49
000 000 people. Pesticide usage is very often necessary to maintain both agricultural …

Seafood safety regulation within the European Economic Area has been strongly
harmonised, including uniformisation of maximum levels on contaminants and toxins in …

Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a commonly used pharmaceutical progestin found in the
environment. Information on the long-term toxicity of progestins following early life exposure …

Background: Although the global use of the endocrine-disrupting chemical DDT has
decreased, its persistence in the environment has resulted in continued human exposure …

The effects of phyto-pharmaceutic compounds (PPCs), such as neonicotinoids, on wildlife
reproduction and survival are a rising concern. Yet, understanding the biological …