Since the evolution of the aerobic metabolism, reactive oxygen species (ROS) have
represented significant challenges to diverse life forms. In recent decades, increasing …

Genotoxic pollutants lead to both DNA damage and changes in cell repair mechanisms.
Selecting suitable biomonitors is a fundamental step in genotoxicity studies. Thus, zebrafish …

Lead induced neurotoxicity has been extensively investigated. However, the potential
connections between early-life lead exposure and the frequently observed aberrant …

Cadmium (Cd) is a worldwide environmental pollutant that postures serious threats to
humans and ecosystems. Over the years, its adverse effects on the central nervous system …

Nickel (Ni) is a widely utilized heavy metal that can cause environmental pollution and
health hazards. Its safety has attracted the attention of both the environmental ecology and …

Evolution sometimes proceeds by loss, especially when structures and genes become
dispensable after an environmental shift relaxes functional constraints. Subterranean …

Circadian rhythms are nearly ubiquitous throughout nature, suggesting they are critical for
survival in diverse environments. Organisms inhabiting largely arrhythmic environments …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a key role in cell physiology and function. ROS
represents a potential source of damage for many macromolecules including DNA. It is …

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is harmful to living cells, leading organisms to evolve
protective mechanisms against UVR-induced cellular damage and stress. 1, 2 UVR …

Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NPs) with unique characteristics have been widely utilized
in numerous manufacturing processes, which have inevitably led to environmental pollution …