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Anopheles arabiensis Sperm Production After Genetic Manipulation, Dieldrin Treatment, and Irradiation [PDF]

open access: hybridJournal of medical entomology, 2013
The use of the sterile insect technique relies on the release of sterilized mass-reared male insects which, before field releases, endure several unnatural treatments. In the case of Anopheles arabiensis (Patton) sterile insect technique program in Sudan,
D. Damiens, M. Vreysen, J. Gilles
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

The pesticides endosulfan, toxaphene, and dieldrin have estrogenic effects on human estrogen-sensitive cells.

open access: diamondEnvironmental Health Perspectives, 1994
Estrogenic pesticides such as DDT and chlordecone generate deleterious reproductive effects. An "in culture" bioassay was used to assess the estrogenicity of several pesticides.
A. Soto, K. L. Chung, C. Sonnenschein
semanticscholar   +3 more sources

Dieldrin and Breast Cancer Risk Bibliography

open access: green, 2003
Bibliography on the breast cancer risk of the insecticide dieldrinBibliography on the breast cancer risk of the insecticide dieldrin. Includes review articles and references on the breast cancer risk of dieldrin, evidence of estrogenicity, levels in food
Ijola, Kola, Snedeker, Suzanne M.
core   +2 more sources

Pesticide Residues in Foods in Ghana: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Pesticide use has surged globally to enhance agricultural productivity. However, this reliance, particularly in developing countries like Ghana, has raised concerns about pesticide residues in foods and their potential health impacts on the population. Exposure to pesticide residueshas been linked to acute poisoning, cancers,
Ahiabor WK, Donkor ES.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Pesticides and breast cancer risk: a review of DDT, DDE, and dieldrin.

open access: diamondEnvironmental Health Perspectives, 2001
Established risk factors for breast cancer explain breast cancer risk only partially. Hence, there has been interest in evaluating what role environmental chemicals, especially those with evidence of being hormonally active agents, play in breast cancer ...
S. Snedeker
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

Optimization of Dieldrin Selection for the Genetic Sexing of Aedes albopictus

open access: yesInsects, 2023
The mass production of mosquitoes at an industrial scale requires efficient sex separation, which can be achieved through mechanical, genetic or artificial intelligence means.
Sarah Scussel   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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