Impacts of Bt rice on non-target organisms assessed by the hazard quotient (HQ)
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2021 The potential risk of Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) crops on non-target organisms (NTOs) has drawn a lot of public concerns. Despite a series of risk assessments of Bt crops on NTOs has been conducted, a quantitative approach which could support a precise ...
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Phytochemical composition and health risk assessment of heavy metals in herbal remedies from semi-arid Nigeria [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHerbal remedies are widely utilized as alternative medicine, especially in Nigeria’s semi-arid regions where medicinal plants are abundant. The study evaluated the phytochemical composition and heavy metal content of Cadmium (Cd), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni)
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Assessment of Fluoride Intake Risk via Infusions of Commercial Leaf Teas Available in Poland Using the Target Hazard Quotient Index Approach. [PDF]
FoodsThe objective of this study was to assess the content of selected elements—fluorine, calcium and inorganic phosphorus—in infusions prepared from selected commercial leaf teas available on the Polish market. A comprehensive analysis was conducted based on tea type and geographical origin.
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Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences, 2021 Crustaceans are known for their trace element bioaccumulation abilities. Muscle tissues of lagoon crab, marine crab, pink shrimp and mantis shrimp marketed for consumption in Nigeria were analyzed for Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Hg and Cr levels using standard ...
Rasheed Olatunji Moruf
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Correction: Małyszek et al. Assessment of Fluoride Intake Risk via Infusions of Commercial Leaf Teas Available in Poland Using the Target Hazard Quotient Index Approach. <i>Foods</i> 2025, <i>14</i>, 2944. [PDF]
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Mineral content and potentially toxic elements in Pyropia spp. cultivated in Korea: Influence of harvest region, season, and drying process [PDF]
Food Chemistry: XThis study investigated variations in mineral and potentially toxic element (PTE) content of raw and dried laver in Korea, focusing on effects of region, season, species, and drying method. Mineral content increased in dried laver owing to moisture loss;
Ha Eun Park +7 more
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Heavy Metal Accumulation in Cattle from Western Pará: Human Health Risk Assessment [PDF]
ToxicsWestern Pará, northern Brazil, is a significant region for mineral exploration, leading to the deposition of potentially toxic elements in soils and water basins.
Antonio Humberto Hamad Minervino +8 more
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Health risk assessment through probabilistic sensitivity analysis of carbon monoxide and fine particulate transportation exposure [PDF]
Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2023 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The rising number of vehicles used for transportation, which is attributed to the steady increase in population, is known to be a major contributor of air pollution, which, in turn, can have adverse effects on the environment ...
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Health risk assessment and microplastic pollution in streams through accumulation and interaction by heavy metals [PDF]
Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2023 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The threat posed by microplastics to humans through fish consumption is potentially great due to microplastics’ capacity to adsorb heavy metals.
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Carcinogenic and Non-carcinogenic Risks of Heavy Metals in Clarias gariepinus (African Catfish) Obtained from Bariga Section of Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria [PDF]
Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment, 2021 The Bariga section of Lagos lagoon is famous in Lagos for fishing activities. However, the safety of edible fishes sold in the place has not been evaluated for a long time.
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