Male reproductive development in flowering plants centres on the formation and maturation of the anther and its constituent cell layers, culminating in viable pollen grains. Key events include ...
One measurable impact is on the reproductive system. When anogenital distance is reduced in male offspring, it's a sign that a toxic exposure is interfering with fetal testosterone production, Barrett ...
Pollution has long been associated with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases but a possible link between exposure to polluted air during pregnancy and its influence on foetal development, ...
From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now, research suggests another reason to hold our breath: ...