Microplastics are plastic fragments of particle sizes less than 5 mm, which are widely
distributed in marine and terrestrial environments. In this study, earthworms Eisenia fetida …

Earthworm biomarker response to pollutants has been widely investigated in the
assessment of soil pollution. However, whether and how the earthworm biomarker-approach …

Polycyclic musks (PCMs) are widely used in daily chemical products, so their mass
production and wide use enable them to enter the environment in various ways. Their …

As one of the most common and persistent emerging human-made pollutants, microplastics
(MPs) have become a global environmental problem. Although many studies have …

There is growing evidence that the imbalance between oxidative stress and the antioxidant
defense system may be associated with the development neuropsychiatric disorders, such …

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) draw growing concern about characterizing the potential
risk on environmental health due to its wide usage and distribution. Two typical types of …

Synthetic musk compounds (SMCs) are extensively used as fragrances in several personal
care products and have been recognized as emerging aquatic pollutants. Among SMCs …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential toxicity of spirotetramat to the earthworm
Eisenia fetida in a natural soil environment. Many biochemical markers, viz., superoxide …

Microplastics are widely distributed in the environment, their potential ecological risks on soil
organism have attracted extensive attention, while the investigation of the size effect on its …

Dechlorane Plus (DP), a chlorinated flame retardant, has been widely detected in
environmental matrices, especially in sediment and soil. DP has characteristics similar to …