Simple Summary The pollution of air, soil, and sea has grown in recent decades at the same
pace as human development. Climate changes add further damage to the ecosystems …

Recent studies have demonstrated that selenium (Se) and selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs)
exhibited toxicity at a higher concentration. The lethal concentration of Se and Se-NPs was …

Manufactured nanoparticles can be toxic via interactions with proteins and enzymes.
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a key enzyme present in the brain, blood and nervous …

The present study aims to assess the effects of contamination of the Agadir bay coasts using
bivalves as a biomonitoring sentinel species. Seasonal variations of biochemical …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common toxic pollutants found in the aquatic
environment, and the assessment of their impact on biota is of considerable concern. The …

The measurement of cellular and sub cellular responses to chemical contaminants (referred
to as biomarkers) in living organisms represents a recent tool in environmental monitoring. It …

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a key enzyme in the nervous system, terminating nerve
impulses by catalyzing the hydrolysis of neurotransmitter acetylcholine. AChE is the target …

Pollution by heavy metals is a serious problem due to their toxicity and ability to accumulate
in the biota. The present study was undertaken to investigate the acute toxicity of cadmium, a …

Oxidative stress indices were measured in gills and digestive glands of Perna viridis
collected from three coastal locations in Goa ie, Bambolim, Marmugao Harbour and Malim …

Abandoned mining and quarry areas are sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs),
through lixiviates or transfer processes of bioavailable fractions from mining wastes and …