Search for dissertations about: "ecotoxicology"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 87 swedish dissertations containing the word ecotoxicology.
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16. Chlorinated Paraffins: improved understanding of their bioaccumulation and toxicity in Daphnia magna
Abstract : Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) are industrial chemicals, mainly used as flame retardants, plasticizers and metal cutting fluids. Their production has reached historically high levels in the last decade, with an annual production exceeding one million tonnes. READ MORE
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17. Transcriptional biomarkers of toxicity – powerful tools or random noise? : An applied perspective from studies on bivalves
Abstract : Aquatic organisms are constantly at risk of being exposed to potentially harmful chemical compounds of natural or anthropogenic origin. Biological life can for instance respond to chemical stressors by changes in gene expression, and thus, certain gene transcripts can potentially function as biomarkers, i.e. READ MORE
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18. Bioactivation and binding of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in blood vessel endothelia
Abstract : Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental pollutants formed by incomplete combustion of organic materials such as fossil fuels and wood. Experimental and epidemiological studies indicate that PAHs may be involved in the development of cardiovascular disease. READ MORE
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19. Role of sediment organic matter quality and benthic organisms for the fate of organic contaminants in marine systems
Abstract : Marine sediments constitute important contaminant sources within our environment. Organic matter input to marine sediments changes seasonally in terms of both quantity and quality, and has been profoundly altered in many coastal areas due to eutrophication. READ MORE
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20. On the use of genomics to asses environmental risks of pharmaceuticals
Abstract : Many drugs are found in the aquatic environment and are therefore a cause for concern. Low concentrations of active ingredients from human pharmaceuticals reach the environment via sewage treatment plants, mainly as a result of excretion. READ MORE