Glyphosate-based herbicide induces long-lasting impairment in neuronal and glial differentiation.

Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) are among the most sold pesticides in the world. There are several formulations based on the active ingredient glyphosate (GLY) used along with other chemicals to improve the absorption and penetration in plants. The final composition of commercial GBH may modify GLY toxicological profile, potentially enhancing its neurotoxic properties.

Intergenerational thyroid hormone homeostasis imbalance in cerebellum of rats perinatally exposed to glyphosate-based herbicide.

Agrochemicals became a public health concern due to increased human exposure and possible endocrine disruption effects in several organs, including the brain. Thyroid hormones controls neurodevelopment, which turn them sensitive to endocrine disruptors (EDs). In this work, we evaluated the effect of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) as an intergenerational endocrine disrupter on thyroid homeostasis in cerebellar cells.

Analyzing the toxicity of bisphenol-A to microalgae for ecotoxicological applications.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins that may be related to the occurrence of human endocrine disorders. The present study aims to indicate a microalgae for use in ecotoxicological tests concerning BPA contamination of aquatic environments by analyzing its toxicity for the freshwater species Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, and the two marine species Tetraselmis chuii and Skeletonema costatum. The standardization of the test involved determination of suitable nominal concentrations of BPA and the most appropriate species for use as biomarkers.

Production and characterization of Spirulina sp. LEB 18 cultured in reused Zarrouk's medium in a raceway-type bioreactor.

The objective was to evaluate the effect of reusing Zarrouk's medium on a Spirulina sp. LEB 18 culture by determining kinetic parameters, chemical composition, biofuels, and thermal characterization. Cultivation was performed in a raceway bioreactor for 7 days, the supernatant was reused for four cycles.

Estrogen and Thyroid Hormone Receptor Activation by Medicinal Plants from Bahia, Brazil.

: A number of medicinal plants are traditionally used for metabolic disorders in Bahia state, Brazil. The aim of this study was to evaluate the estrogen receptor (ER) and thyroid receptor (TR) activation of crude extracts prepared from 20 plants. : Species were extracted and assayed for receptor activation through both ER and TR gene-reporter assays, using 17β-estradiol and triiodothyronine (T3), respectively, as the positive controls.