Article
Environmental Sciences
Ammar Ali Hassan, Therese Haugdahl Nost, Magritt Brustad, Torkjel M. Sandanger
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations and geographical patterns of PCBs and OCPs in reindeer muscle samples from 10 grazing districts in Norway, revealing generally low concentrations. Geographical patterns, age, and sex played roles in the concentrations measured. Overall, reindeer meat is unlikely to be a significant contributor to the human body burden of persistent organic pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Norhan T. A. H. Kandil, Dalia A. A. Sabry, Nermeen I. E. Ashry, Hassan I. H. El-Sayyad
Summary: The study found that whey supplementation can improve the structure and function of sperm and seminal fluid, as well as serum hormonal levels in adult rats. In aged rats, whey supplementation can increase serum hormone levels and seminal antioxidant enzymes. Additionally, whey supplementation can reduce sperm abnormalities in aged rats, improve sperm motility and viability, and enhance sperm mitochondrial membrane potential.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Albert Salas-Huetos, Leila Maghsoumi-Norouzabad, Emma R. James, Douglas T. Carrell, Kenneth Aston, Timothy G. Jenkins, Nerea Becerra-Tomas, Ahmad Zare Javid, Reza Abed, Pedro Javier Torres, Eugenia Mercedes Luque, Nicolas David Ramirez, Ana Carolina Martini, Jordi Salas-Salvado
Summary: This study found that overweight and/or obesity were negatively associated with semen quality parameters and certain reproductive hormones, while also positively associated with high estradiol concentrations. Meta-analysis showed that overweight and/or obesity categories were linked with lower sperm quality, whereas underweight category was associated with low sperm normal morphology. Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for improving sperm quality and male fertility.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tung Nguyen-Thanh, Ai-Phuong Hoang-Thi, Dang Thi Anh Thu
Summary: This meta-analysis found that alcohol consumption negatively affects male reproductive function, leading to decreased semen volume, reduced antioxidant enzymes, and decreased reproductive hormone levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Okunola Adenrele Alabi, Oluwatoyin Folake Olukunle, Opeyemi Febisara Ojo, Janet Busayo Oke, Taiwo Cosmas Adebo
Summary: This study assessed the germ cell toxicity of simulated leachates from crude oil-contaminated soil before and after bioremediation. The results showed a significant increase in abnormal sperm cells and a reduction in sperm count in mice exposed to the leachate. The microbial remediation decreased the levels of heavy metals and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in the soil, but reproductive toxicity was still observed.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Saied Lotfi, Jafar Fakhraei, Hossein Mansoori Yarahmadi
Summary: The study indicates that supplementing the diet of aged roosters with pumpkin seed oil and vitamin E can improve their reproductive characteristics, making it an appropriate strategy for preserving the reproductive performance of aged roosters.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ludmila Osadchuk, Maxim Kleshchev, Alexander Osadchuk
Summary: The study found that heavy smokers among young Russian men had poorer semen quality compared to non-smokers, with reductions in sperm volume, count, concentration, and motility, and increases in sperm DNA fragmentation and teratozoospermia. Smoking also led to decreased serum and seminal zinc levels, and impaired metabolic health. The effects of smoking on reproductive function were ethnically specific, with the most significant impact observed in smoking Slavs.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sakhawat Shah, Su-Su Zhang, Karam Khamis Elgizawy, Wen-Han Yan, Ning Tang, Gang Wu, Feng-Lian Yang
Summary: In this study, the effects of Diallyl trisulfide (DAT) on a detrimental pest were analyzed. It was found that DAT can alter the protein content and hormone levels of the reproductive tissues of the pest by disrupting key enzymes involved in hormonal pathways. Additionally, DAT affects sperm number and modulates endocrine secretion.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Haluk Kelestimur, Ozgur Bulmus, Ihsan Serhatlioglu, Zubeyde Ercan, Seyma Ozer Kaya, Ahmet Yardimci, Nazife Ulker, Emine Kacar, Sinan Canpolat
Summary: Exposure to chronic stress can have negative effects on reproductive function in male rats, while chronic treadmill exercise has been shown to increase ejaculation frequency and improve sperm motility.
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Olawale O. Obembe
Summary: The methanolic extract of Buchholzia coriacea seeds (MEBC) has been found to induce male reproductive toxicity by decreasing sperm parameters and hormones, potentially through suppressing the pituitary-gonadal axis.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Manijeh Dogani, Nayere Askari, Ali Kalantari-Hesari, Fatemeh Hosseini Rahbar
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a diet enriched with Pistacia atlantica on the male rats' reproductive system function. Results showed significant improvements in testosterone levels, sperm count, and some biochemical parameters, as well as an increase in testicular capsule thickness.
JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
R. Antonio Gomez, David Mercati, Pietro Lupetti, Paolo P. Fanciulli, Romano Dallai
Summary: This study examines the reproductive anatomy of Apotomus ground beetles and finds a positive evolutionary correlation between male and female genital organs, suggesting potential shifts in sexual selection.
ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Suvendu Ghosh, Debosree Ghosh, Partha Sarathi Singha
Summary: The aging process in men leads to reproductive dysfunctions mainly due to increased mitochondria damage, oxidative stress, disrupted immune system, and decreased quality and quantity of sperm. Various factors interact to affect immune status and fertility in men, highlighting the complexity of age-induced infertility.
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Entsar R. Abd-Allah, Abd-Elwahab El-Ghareeb, Olfat S. Hafez, Heba A. Abd El-Rahman
Summary: Sub-lethal dosages of the neonicotinoid insecticide thiamethoxam (TMX) may have deleterious effects on fertility in male albino rats through impaired sperm parameters, disrupted serum hormone levels, oxidative imbalance, and testicular DNA damage.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erika Noren, Christian Lindh, Anders Glynn, Lars Rylander, Daniela Pineda, Christel Nielsen
Summary: The study assessed temporal trends of PFAAs concentrations in serum of Swedish adolescents and found that some compounds decreased annually, while others increased up to 2009 and decreased thereafter. Sensitivity analysis showed consistent trends. Furthermore, the results indicated that PFAAs remain stable in serum samples after long-term storage.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kristin S. Hustad, Inger Ottestad, Thomas Olsen, Thomas Saether, Stine M. Ulven, Kirsten B. Holven
Summary: The study aimed to examine the effect of a fish protein supplement made from by-products of Atlantic salmon production on blood concentrations of micronutrients. The results showed that the fish protein supplement significantly increased serum vitamin B12 and selenium concentrations, with no significant effect on other micronutrients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marit Hjorth, Natalia M. Galigniana, Ola Ween, Stine M. Ulven, Kirsten B. Holven, Knut Tomas Dalen, Thomas Saether
Summary: Fish is important for a healthy diet due to its content of long chain omega-3 fatty acids, but other nutrients and proteins may also play a role in its beneficial health effects. A study found that both salmon fishmeal and whey protein intake reduced glucose and triglyceride levels in the blood, and increased the concentration of 22 amino acids and derivatives. The study also showed that there were no significant differences in gene regulation between cells cultivated in fasting serum and postprandial serum after consuming fishmeal or whey.
Article
Oncology
Mrinal K. Das, Oyvind P. Haugen, Trine B. Haugen
Summary: Testicular germ cell tumour (TGCT) is the most common cancer type among young adults in many parts of the world. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of non-coding RNAs, play important roles in TGCT pathogenesis by regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. They can act as either oncogenes or tumour suppressors by influencing cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The involvement of miRNAs in TGCT development has been supported by differential expression studies and functional studies that explore individual miRNA targets and downstream pathways. This review summarises the diverse roles and targets of miRNAs in TGCT pathogenesis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marit Hjorth, Atanaska Doncheva, Frode Norheim, Stine Marie Ulven, Kirsten Bjorklund Holven, Thomas Saether, Knut Tomas Dalen
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the cardiometabolic effects and metabolic tolerance in mice consuming fishmeal from salmon by-products. The results showed that fishmeal increased hepatic cholesterol content in mice, but had no significant effects on glucose tolerance and hepatic toxicity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Lea Sell, Esben Meulengracht Flachs, David Coggon, Maria Albin, Karen Marieke Oude Hengel, Henrik Kolstad, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Vivi Schlunssen, Svetlana Solovieva, Kjell Toren, Kristina Jakobsson, Christel Nielsen, Kerstin Nilsson, Lars Rylander, Kajsa Ugelvig Petersen, Sandra Sogaard Tottenborg
Summary: This study quantifies the occupational risk of COVID-19-related hospital admission in Denmark during 2020-2021 and finds that employees in healthcare, social care, and transportation occupations are at substantially increased risk. The study suggests the need to revisit safety measures and precautions in the workplace during the current and forthcoming pandemics.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Lea Sell, Johan Hoy Jensen, Luise Molenberg Begtrup, Esben Meulengracht Flachs, Kristina Jakobsson, Christel Nielsen, Kerstin Nilsson, Lars Rylander, Kajsa Ugelvig Petersen, Sandra Sogaard Tottenborg
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark, healthcare employees were partially protected against occupational transmission of SARS-CoV-2, while other sectors still had an elevated risk, indicating a need for revisiting preventive measures.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francisco Canet, Jacob J. Christensen, Victor M. Victor, Kristin S. Hustad, Inger Ottestad, Amanda Rundblad, Thomas Saether, Knut Tomas Dalen, Stine M. Ulven, Kirsten B. Holven, Vibeke H. Telle-Hansen
Summary: This study aimed to identify subgroups of individuals at increased risk of T2D and investigate the effects of fish protein on their cardiometabolic profiles. The results showed that the high insulin group had higher plasma concentrations of MUFAs and GlycA, and lower concentrations of glycine and acetate. However, intervention with fish protein only significantly increased acetate in the low insulin group.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Luise Moelenberg Begtrup, Johan Hoy Jensen, Esben Meulengracht Flachs, Vivi Schlunssen, Henrik A. Kolstad, Kristina Jakobsson, Christel Nielsen, Kerstin Nilsson, Lars Rylander, Andreas Vilhelmsson, Kajsa Kirstine Ugelvig Petersen, Sandra Soegaard Toettenborg
Summary: This study examines the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection by occupational group based on real-time PCR tests. The results show that certain healthcare and other occupations have a risk of infection, although the relative risk is low. This highlights the need for preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. P. E. Bonde, L. M. Begtrup, J. H. Jensen, E. M. Flachs, K. Jakobsson, C. Nielsen, K. Nilsson, L. Rylander, A. Vilhelmsson, K. U. Petersen, S. S. Tottenborg
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether foreign-born workers in Denmark have a different occupational risk of COVID-19 compared to native-born employees. The results indicate that male workers born in Eastern Europe are more likely to work in high-risk occupations and have a higher risk of COVID-19-related hospital admission.
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE-OXFORD
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gunilla Malm, Christian Lindh, Stefan Hansson, Karin Kaellen, Johan Malm, Lars Rylander
Summary: This case-control study in Sweden found that low serum vitamin D concentrations in early pregnancy may be a risk factor for the development of preeclampsia, particularly in cases that are early-onset and/or born small-for-gestational age (SGA).
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Luise Molenberg Begtrup, David Coggon, Johan Hoy Jensen, Esben Meulengracht Flachs, Kristina Jakobsson, Christel Nielsen, Kerstin Nilsson, Lars Rylander, Andreas Vilhelmsson, Kajsa Ugelvig Petersen, Sandra Sogaard Tottenborg
Summary: This study aimed to assess the risk of COVID-19-related hospital admission among spouses in Denmark living with partners in at-risk occupations. The study found a significantly increased risk of hospital admission among spouses with partners in high-risk occupations compared to those in low-risk occupations. This highlights the importance of implementing preventive measures at the workplace and utilizing effective vaccines in future outbreaks.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreas Vilhelmsson, Lars Rylander, Anna Joud, Christian H. Lindh, Kristina Mattsson, Zeyan Liew, Pengfei Guo, Beate Ritz, Karin Kallen, Jesse D. Thacher
Summary: This study investigated the association between prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and cerebral palsy (CP) in Swedish children. The results showed a positive association between PFAS exposure and CP in preterm infants, but no consistent evidence of associations in the overall group. Further research is needed to explore this issue.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ellen Malm, Andreas Vilhelmsson, Hannah Hogfeldt, Isabelle Deshayes, Karin Kallen, Stefan R. Hansson, Christian H. Lindh, Lars Rylander
Summary: This study investigated the association between maternal PFAS levels in early pregnancy and the risk of SGA birth. The overall results showed no significant association between elevated PFAS concentrations and SGA birth risk, except for a subgroup of women of Nordic origin where PFHxS was significantly associated with SGA birth risk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matilda Ebel, Lars Rylander, Tony Fletcher, Kristina Jakobsson, Christel Nielsen
Summary: This study investigated the association between high levels of PFAS exposure and pregnancy complications, and found no evidence of increased risk of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Lei Gong, Siyi Jiang, Jia Tian, Yong Li, Wansu Yu, Lubo Zhang, Daliao Xiao
Summary: Exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy can lead to the development of a neonatal brain hypoxia/ischemia-sensitive phenotype. The PTEN/AKT/mTOR/autophagy signaling pathway plays a role in this process.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Sudipta Dutta, Kirthiram K. Sivakumar, John W. Erwin, Jone A. Stanley, Joe A. Arosh, Robert J. Taylor, Sakhila K. Banu
Summary: This study found that exposure to hexavalent chromium disrupts follicle development and causes apoptosis by altering epigenetic marks in the ovary.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Yuxin Li, Xianzhi He, Bin Sun, Nannan Hu, Jiamin Li, Ruolan You, Feiyan Tao, Lei Fang, Yuanyuan Li, Qingfeng Zhai
Summary: This study investigated the toxic effects and mechanism of beta-CYP and EMB on the reproductive system of female rats. The results showed that exposure to these pesticides led to changes in hormone and gene expression in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, as well as alterations in oxidative damage indicators. The findings support the evaluation of the adverse effects of pesticide exposure on reproductive health in greenhouse operations.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Ran Lee, Won-Young Lee, Hyun-Jung Park
Summary: This study investigates the toxicity of diuron on fetal mouse testes and finds that diuron has a negative impact on the development of fetal Leydig cells, while not affecting germ cells and Sertoli cells.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2024)