Contamination of foodstuffs by environmental pollutants (eg dioxins, metals) receives much
attention. Until recently, food packaging as a source of xenobiotics, especially those with …

A wide range of environmental contaminants can interfere with hormonal regulation in
vertebrates. These endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are of high relevance for human …

In the recent years, there has been a growing concern about the production and use of
bisphenol-A substitute, namely bisphenol-S (BPS). Due to its novel nature, there have been …

When looking for a book on fish toxicology, you might find one that discusses the
biochemical and molecular aspects, or one that focuses aquatic toxicology in general. You …

To assess the impact of an estrogenic wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent on fish
reproduction, white suckers (Catostomus commersoni) were collected from immediately …

17α-Ethinyl estradiol (EE2) is a synthetic estrogen widely used in combination with other
steroid hormones in oral contraceptives and in the contraceptive patch. EE2 has been …

Background: The observed age of menarche has fallen, which may have important adverse
social and health consequences. Increased exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds …

White‐light detection from the visible to the near‐infrared region is central to many
applications such as high‐speed cameras, autonomous vehicles, and wearable electronics …

Background The age of menarche has been associated with metabolic and cardiovascular
disease, as well as cancer risk. The decline in menarcheal age over the past century may be …

Steroid sex hormones play an important role in the sexual differentiation of fish. Thus, it is
not surprising that chemical contaminants with steroid-like activities were considered as …