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Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicology
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This study assessed the effects of polyethylene microplastics on soil nematode communities, finding reduced species richness and shifts in feeding group composition after prolonged exposure. The results suggest microplastics disrupt soil food web structure, potentially impairing decomposition and nutrient cycling services provided by nematode communities.
Environmental toxicology is an evolving discipline that addresses the intricate relationships between environmental pollutants and their effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Over recent decades, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and technological advancements have significantly altered the global environment. The introduction of new chemicals, pollutants, and synthetic materials has compounded the challenges we face in mitigating their adverse effects. Consequently, understanding the dynamics of environmental contaminants has become critical in devising strategies to protect public health and biodiversity. Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicology book aims to provide an updated compendium of knowledge in this growing field. It presents a comprehensive overview of current research, methodologies, and innovations that are driving the understanding of environmental pollutants, their mechanisms of toxicity, and their long-term impacts. The chapters compiled herein focus on diverse aspects of toxicological research, including the study of heavy metals, pesticides, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and novel synthetic compounds, while also exploring the advancements in analytical methods and bio-monitoring tools. In addition, this volume addresses emerging areas of concern, such as microplastics, nanomaterials, and climate change, which exacerbate toxicological risks. As researchers continue to explore the intricate pathways through which environmental contaminants interact with biological systems, we hope this book will serve as both a reference and inspiration for scientists, policymakers, and students involved in toxicology, environmental science, and public health. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the contributors whose cutting-edge research and insights form the backbone of this volume. Their work highlights the complexities of environmental toxicology and points the way forward toward sustainable solutions and preventive measures. With the rising global awareness of environmental issues, the insights provided in this book will, we hope, inspire new research initiatives and policies aimed at safeguarding the environment and public health for future generations.
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This edited volume brought together multidisciplinary perspectives on the sources, environmental fate, and health impacts of emerging contaminants including microplastics, pharmaceutical residues, and endocrine disruptors. Spanning chemistry, toxicology, environmental science, and policy, the book aimed to synthesize current knowledge and inspire research and regulatory action on novel environmental pollutants.
Environmental Toxicology and Human Health
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of emerging contaminants including their classification, detection methods, environmental fate, and adverse effects on ecosystems and human health, with dedicated coverage of pesticides, antibiotics, and other synthetic compounds. It addresses analytical techniques for quantifying contaminants and assesses risks posed by these substances as they accumulate in water, soil, and biological systems.
Frontiers of Global Toxicology in a Changing World: Emerging Contaminants, Persistent Risks, and One Health Imperative
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Researchers argue that toxicology must expand beyond single-substance risk assessment to address the full exposome — encompassing microplastics, PFAS, nanomaterials, e-waste, pharmaceutical residues, and non-chemical stressors — within a One Health framework that integrates human, animal, and environmental health as a unified system under accelerating climate and pollution pressures.
A comprehensive review of emerging environmental contaminants of global concern
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This review comprehensively examined emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and micro- and nano-plastics across environmental matrices, discussing their sources, environmental behavior, toxicological effects, and detection techniques. Advanced methods including LC-MS/MS, ELISA, PCR, and biosensors were highlighted as essential for identifying and quantifying these substances, with ECs implicated in endocrine disruption, antibiotic resistance, and bioaccumulation threatening food safety and public health.
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