Essays about: "Pyrene"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word Pyrene.

1. 1. An Investigation of The Link Between Endocrine Disruption and Developmental Neurotoxicity Induced by Environmental Pollutants : In Zebrafish Embryos

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för cell- och molekylärbiologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Maria Revenikioti; [2023]
   Keywords : Endocrine-disrupting chemical EDC ; Environmental pollutants; Endocrine disruption ED ; Developmental neurotoxicity DNT ; Development; Zebrafish embryos; Estradiol; DHT; BPF; PFOS.;

   Abstract : Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are known to cause endocrine disruption (ED), developmental neurotoxicity (DNT), infertility and impaired embryo development. EDCs do therefore impose a threat to humans, wildlife and the environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Mixture effect of Dexamethasone & Benzo[a]pyrene in the poeciliopsis lucida hepatocellular carcinoma (PLHC-1) cell line

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Lorenz Valentin Karl; [2022-07-06]
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   Abstract : At present days, inland water bodies and seashores show significant levels of various pharmaceuticals. This is to a great extent due to the low removal rate of common wastewater treatment plants when it comes to pharmaceuticals. READ MORE

4. 3. Mechanism specific effects of two organic pollutants in a single and co-cultured system using two cell lines from Rainbow trout

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Nicole Stylin; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The present project aims at the investigation of the toxic effects of two organic environmental compounds and to determine whether the interactions of the compounds are different in a single and co-cultured system using two cell lines. The two compounds used for this purpose were PFBS (perfluorobutanesulfonic acid) and BaP (benzo[a]pyrene). READ MORE

5. 4. Environmental justice: are socially vulnerable more likely to be exposed to air pollution? Evidence from Poland

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Piotr Jozwik; [2020]
   Keywords : environmental justice; social deprivation; air pollution; inequality;

   Abstract : According to previous literature, this is the first study that uses quantitative methods to analyse the correlation between air pollution and socioeconomic deprivation in Poland. Using ordinary least squares (OLS) model and cross-sectional data from 2018, gathered from the European Environment Agency and Statistics Poland, I arrive at two main results. READ MORE

6. 5. Air pollution emitted during traditional coffee ceremonies in Ethiopia, a health risk for women

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Johan Edlund; [2019]
   Keywords : air pollution; coffee ceremonies; Ethiopia; PAH; PM2.5; Science General;

   Abstract : Indoor air pollution is a problem of great concern, estimating to cause around 2 million premature deaths, with 400.000 cases suspected to happen in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this thesis, indoor air pollution emissions associated with the Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony has been studied as a model for cooking exposure. READ MORE