Eyes Toward the Future: Environmental Endocrine Disruptors (EDCs) and Animal Health
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 January 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomarker development; endocrine disruption; PFAS; sperm quality; comparative immunology; critical minerals; ploidy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore environmental endocrine disruption that will arise in the coming years. Unintentional exposure to chemicals that disrupt male and female reproductive functions dates back to the 1930s-40s. Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) can alter hormone production, metabolism, and reproductive processes through a variety of mechanisms. The Endocrine Society identifies over 1,000 widely dispersed EDCs, affecting organisms via diet, air, skin, and water. Such exposure may also lead to developmental, neurological, and immune issues. Key questions include the following: Which current and new chemicals will be identified as EDCs? Which transcriptional messages contribute to mediating responses along the adverse outcome pathway, and which biomarkers are of most utility? What experimental approaches can best clarify these outcomes? What risks do EDCs pose to wildlife and domestic animals? How do EDCs affect ecosystems and human health? Which comparative endocrinology studies best highlight adaptive and evolutionary features of endocrine mechanisms? What are the broader implications for conservation and public health? We invite original research articles, reviews, concept papers, and short communications on these topics.
Dr. Jill Jenkins
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- reproduction
- fertility
- personal care products
- organic wastewater contaminants
- adverse outcome pathway
- biomarkers
- per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs)
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