Bioaccumulation and Environmental Pollution: Assessment of Threats to Public and Veterinary Health
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary pharmacology; toxicology of environmental and drug-related toxicants; ecotoxicology and xenobiotic risk assessment; toxicological evaluation of mycotoxins and natural contaminants
Interests: circulation serotonin concentration as a pivotal biomarker of animal stress; studies of ecotoxicology and risk from xenobiotics; investigation on the effects of xenobiotics with potential endocrine or carcinogenic activity on fish models; studies on the in vivo and in vitro effects of anti-inflammatory substances; research for contaminants in fresh and processed foods for humans
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioaccumulation and environmental pollution are increasingly recognized as urgent global challenges with far-reaching implications for ecosystems, animal health, and human well-being. Persistent pollutants including heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, mycotoxins and pharmaceutical residues accumulate in the environment and biomagnify across trophic levels, threatening biodiversity, food safety, and public health. The veterinary dimension is equally critical, as livestock and companion animals can serve both as vulnerable targets and as sentinels of environmental risk.
This Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews addressing the complex interactions between bioaccumulative pollutants and health outcomes. We welcome contributions exploring mechanistic toxicology, biomarker development, innovative monitoring strategies, epidemiological evidence, risk assessment frameworks, and One Health perspectives that integrate human, animal, and environmental health. Interdisciplinary approaches bridging toxicology, veterinary medicine and public health are strongly encouraged. By bringing together diverse expertise, this Special Issue aims to advance scientific understanding and promote practical solutions to mitigate the threats posed by pollutant bioaccumulation.
Researchers are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that will contribute to shaping evidence-based strategies and protecting both public and veterinary health in the context of escalating environmental challenges.
Dr. Fabio Bruno
Prof. Patrizia Licata
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioaccumulation
- environmental pollution
- One Health
- veterinary toxicology
- persistent pollutants
- biomarkers
- risk assessment
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