Fishery Sampling Articles & Analysis
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and their metabolites (e.g. hydroxylated BDEs (OH‐BDEs)) are contaminants detected together frequently in human tissues, and are structurally similar to thyroid hormones (TH). THs partially mediate metamorphic transitions between life stages in zebrafish, making this a critical developmental window which may be vulnerable to chemicals disrupting thyroid ...
Oils rendered from whole fish and from fish offal are an important primary dietary item in many areas of the world. In addition, fish oils are used extensively in the food industry as raw materials and ingredients. An extensive specialist market also exists for fish oils in dietary supplements. Traditionally, benefits have been conferred by their high vitamin D content in the prevention and cure ...