Environmental chemicals have significant impacts on biological systems. Chemical
exposures during early stages of development can disrupt normal patterns of development …

For decades, studies of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have challenged traditional
concepts in toxicology, in particular the dogma of “the dose makes the poison,” because …

In animal species, the brain–gut axis is a complex bidirectional network between the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS) consisting of numerous …

Abstract Benzophenone-3 (BP-3; oxybenzone) is an ingredient in sunscreen lotions and
personal-care products that protects against the damaging effects of ultraviolet light …

In 1991, a group of 21 scientists gathered at the Wingspread Conference Center to discuss
evidence of developmental alterations observed in wildlife populations after chemical …

Carotenoids are among the most prevalent pigments used in animal signals and are also
important for a range of physiological functions. These concomitant roles have made …

In cancer pharmacology (and many other areas), most dose-response curves are
satisfactorily described by a classical Hill equation (ie 4 parameters logistical). Nevertheless …

Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a well-known endocrine disruptor that imperfectly mimics
the effects of physiologic estrogens via membrane-bound estrogen receptors (mERα, mERβ …

Recent data indicate that approximately 12% of children in the United States are affected by
neurodevelopmental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning …

UV filters have been detected in surface water, wastewater and fish, and some of them are
estrogenic in fish. At present, little is known about their additional hormonal activities in …