Enables researchers to assess the effects of endocrine
disrupters as well as comply with new environmental regulations
Endocrine disrupters are chemicals--both man-made and
natural--that interfere with the body's endocrine system,
potentially resulting in adverse developmental, reproductive,
neurological, and immune effects. In recent years, a number of
regulatory authorities around the world have drafted or enacted
legislation that requires the detection and assessment of the
effects of endocrine disrupters on both humans and wildlife. In
response, this book provides comprehensive, up-to-date information
on the latest tested and proven methods used to detect and assess
the environmental hazards posed by endocrine-disrupting
chemicals.
"Endocrine Disrupters" is divided into chapters covering each
major taxon as well as chapters dedicated to hazard assessment and
regulation. The book covers testing methods for all the vertebrate
groups and several invertebrate phyla, including: Crustaceans and
mollusksInsectsFishAmphibians and reptilesBirds and mammals
Moreover, the book emphasizes practical, ethical testing methods
that combine sensitivity, efficiency, statistical power, and
reasonable cost.
Each chapter is written by one or more international experts in
ecotoxicology, offering readers step-by-step guidance for
implementing each method based on the latest research and the
authors' firsthand laboratory experience. Furthermore, all the
chapters have been subjected to a rigorous peer review and edited
in light of the reviewers' comments. References at the end of each
chapter guide readers to the literature in the field.
"Endocrine Disrupters" is recommended for scientists who need to
test chemicals for possible endocrine-disrupting properties. It is
also recommended for regulatory authorities who need to decide
whether particular chemicals can be safely marketed.
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