Alleviation of arsenic-induced neurobehavioral defects with selenium in the larvae of Zaprionus indianus.

Selenium is an essential antioxidative micronutrient. This study was conducted to characterize the arsenic toxicity induced on the African fig fly, Zaprionus indianus, and its possible amelioration by selenium. We used computational tools and in vivo experiments to elucidate the mechanism of action of arsenic and selenium on Z.

A computational study on mitogenome-encoded proteins of Pavo cristatus and Pavo muticus identifies key genetic variations with functional implications.

Background: The Pavo cristatus population, native to the Indian subcontinent, is thriving well in India. However, the Pavo muticus population, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, has reduced drastically and has been categorised as an endangered group. To understand the probable genetic factors associated with the decline of P.

Assessment of fluoride intake through food chain and mapping of endemic areas of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

Accumulation of Fluoride (F) was found in the soil and vegetation of the F-endemic villages of Gaya district, Bihar, India. The mean F level in the groundwater of F non-endemic (control) area was 0.59 ± 0.

Haematological changes in fluorotic adults and children in fluoride endemic regions of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

Groundwater used for drinking and cooking was analysed for fluoride (F), and health surveys were conducted in Bodh Gaya, Amas and Bankebazaar blocks of the Gaya district, Bihar, India. Amas and Bankebazaar blocks were F endemic areas with mean F = 2.36 ± 0.

Occupational health hazards in women beedi rollers in Bihar, India.

We studied the health problems of 197 female beedi rollers in Patna, Bihar, India to ascertain the effects of beedi rolling on health. The study found that more than 70% of the beedi rollers suffered from eye, gastrointestinal and nervous problems while more than 50% of the respondents suffered from respiratory problems, mostly throat burning and cough. More than 75% of the respondents faced osteological problems.

Effect of pesticides on the reproductive output of Eisenia fetida.

We investigated the effects of three different pesticides (carbendazim, dimethoate, and glyphosate) and their mixture on the growth and reproduction of the earthworm species, Eisenia fetida. The study was conducted following the suggestion of the International Workshop on Earthworm Ecotoxicology. The results showed that the pesticide treatment had a marked negative impact on the growth and reproduction of earthworms.