Journal of Sea Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
200, P. 102510 - 102510
Published: June 7, 2024
From
March
to
June
2020,
governments
across
the
world
imposed
lockdowns
in
an
attempt
reduce
transmission
of
COVID-19
during
early
phase
pandemic.
This
period
time
which
human
activity
slowed
worldwide
has
been
coined
"Anthropause".
The
goal
this
study
was
determine
if
sunscreen
pollution
abated
Anthropause
and
identify
severity
when
tourism/recreation
recovered
at
two
coastal
units
U.S.
National
Park
System:
Kaloko-Honokōhau
Historical
Hawaiʻi,
U.S.A.
Cape
Lookout
Seashore
North
Carolina,
Active
ingredients
products
were
measured
water
sand
samples
both
locations,
including
oxybenzone,
octinoxate,
octocrylene,
octisalate,
homosalate,
relevant
breakdown
some
these
ingredients.
A
risk
assessment
conducted
on
post-Anthropause
contaminant
levels
for
locations
there
a
threat
reduction
Anthropause,
whether
tourism
recovery
served
as
wildlife.
Both
national
park
exhibited
almost
absolute
contamination
period,
striking
commonality
considering
geographic
expanse
separating
parks.
Once
travel
restrictions
lifted,
large
influx
tourists
ensued
resulting
relatively
sudden
dangerous
increase
chemical
pollution.
supports
argument
that
unmanaged
is
source
poses
localized
continuity
species
populations
biodiversity,
especially
coral
reefs
fisheries.
Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(3), P. 633 - 677
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Abstract
Endocrine-disrupting
compounds
(EDCs)
are
ubiquitous
in
soil,
posing
serious
risks
to
soil
biota,
especially
earthworms,
which
have
been
found
be
affected
by
these
compounds,
despite
not
being
their
typical
target
organisms.
Earthworms
essential
for
sustaining
health
and
quality,
promoting
aeration,
organic
matter
decomposition
nutrient
cycling,
among
other
functions.
This
review
synthesizes
available
literature
evidencing
the
negative
impact
of
EDC
exposure,
through
traditional
endocrine
pathways
toxicological
mechanisms,
on
histopathological,
biochemical,
molecular
reproductive
endpoints
earthworms.
The
described,
consulted
literature,
induce
genotoxicity
alterations
include
antibiotics,
antimicrobial
additives,
flame
retardants,
fragrances,
fungicides,
herbicides,
hormones,
inorganic
ions,
insecticides,
UV
filters,
parabens,
perfluoroalkyl
substances,
pesticides,
petroleum
derivatives,
plasticizers
polychlorinated
biphenyls.
These
reach
direct
application
or
via
contaminated
amendments
water
derived
from
potentially
polluted
sources.
findings
gather
present
highlight
vulnerability
earthworms
a
broad
spectrum
chemicals
with
disrupting
capacity.
Additionally,
studies
emphasize
physiological
disruptions
caused
underscoring
critical
need
protect
biodiversity,
including
ensure
quality
ecosystem
sustainability.
Ongoing
research
has
provided
insights
into
mechanisms
responsive
EDCs
identification
putative
hormone
receptors
that
exhibit
functional
similarity
those
vertebrates.
In
conclusion,
this
emphasizes
non-hormonal
mediated
pathways,
addresses
strong
regulatory
frameworks
mitigate
detrimental
effects
invertebrates
order
safeguard
ecosystems.
Graphical
abstract
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 9885 - 9885
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
This
review
aimed
to
identify
the
risks
of
cosmetics
during
sensitive
period
pregnancy.
Pregnancy
causes
many
hormonal
changes
and
skin
issues,
such
as
red
stretch
marks,
cellulite,
more.
These
aesthetic
concerns
can
impact
both
appearance
health
pregnant
woman.
Cosmetics
treatments
help
improve
these
problems
positively
affect
mental
well-being
women.
However,
lack
clinical
trials
regarding
safety
pregnancy
has
led
recommendation
only
mildest
applications.
Additionally,
professional
aestheticians
dermatologists
who
provide
other
(e.g.,
laser,
radiofrequency
(RF),
ultrasound)
face
challenging
sometimes
adverse
working
conditions.
They
should
be
treated
with
respect
for
their
situation,
careful
consideration
all
peculiarities
associated
Further
research
additional
recorded
data
are
crucial
better
understanding
use
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
862, P. 160547 - 160547
Published: Dec. 5, 2022
Earthworms
are
attracting
the
attention
of
bioremediation
research
because
their
short-term
impact
on
pollutant
fate.
However,
earthworm-assisted
largely
depends
earthworm
sensitivity
to
target
pollutants
and
its
metabolic
capacity
break
down
contaminants.
The
most
studied
species
in
soil
has
been
Eisenia
fetida,
which
inhabits
surface
feeding
decomposing
organic
residues.
Therefore,
potential
may
be
limited
matter-rich
topsoil.
We
compared
detoxification
against
organophosphate
(OP)
pesticides
three
representative
main
ecotypes:
epigeic,
anecic,
endogeic.
Selected
biomarkers
pesticide
(esterases,
cytochrome
P450-dependent
monooxygenase,
glutathione
S-transferase)
oxidative
homeostasis
(total
antioxidant
capacity,
levels,
reductase
[GR]
catalase
activities)
were
measured
muscle
wall
gastrointestinal
tract
E.
fetida
(epigeic),
Lumbricus
terrestris
(anecic)
Aporrectodea
caliginosa
(endogeic).
Our
results
show
that
L.
was
suitable
bioremediate
OP-contaminated
for
following
reasons:
1)
Gut
carboxylesterase
(CbE)
activity
higher
than
whereas
CbE
more
OP
inhibition
means
a
high
inactivate
toxic
oxon
metabolites
OPs.
2)
Muscle
gut
phosphotriesterase
activities
significantly
other
species.
3)
Enzymatic
(catalase
GR)
molecular
mechanisms
free
radical
inactivation
(glutathione)
3-
4-fold
concerning
A.
caliginosa,
reveals
keep
cellular
reactive
formed
during
metabolism.
Together
with
biological
ecological
traits,
these
toxicological
traits
suggest
better
candidate
epigeic
earthworms.
