Spermatogenesis is a genetically driven differentiation process that occurs in the testis and
leads to the formation of spermatozoa. This process is extensively studied in several …

Benzodiazepines, psychotropics drugs used for treating sleep disorders, anxiety and
epilepsy, represent a major class of emerging water pollutants. As occurs for other …

The objective of the present review is to discuss epidemiological evidence demonstrating
the association between toxic metal (Cd, Pb, Hg, As, Sn, Ti, Tl) exposure and retinal …

Cypermethrin (CM), widely used for control of indoor and field pests, is one of the most
common contaminants in freshwater aquatic systems. We evaluated CM genotoxicity and …

Wetlands and their biodiversity are constantly threatened by contaminant pollution from
urbanisation. Despite evidence suggesting that snakes are good bioindicators of …

In aquatic organisms, cadmium exposure occurs from ovum to death and the route of
absorption is particularly wide, being represented by skin, gills and gastrointestinal tract …

The expansion of urban areas leads to a decrease in natural habitats, resulting some
species to live in urban environments. Novel environmental factors might influence their …

Background—Particle therapy, with heavy ions such as carbon-12 (12C), delivered to
arrhythmogenic locations of the heart could be a promising new means for catheter-free …

Trace elements can be toxic when they cannot be easily removed after entering an
ecosystem, so a long-term assessment is fundamental to guide ecosystem restoration after …

In the last years, worldwide organic farming has grown exponentially; as a consequence, the
use of animal manure as a soil fertility source has become the principal agricultural choice …