Background and purpose: Heavy metal contamination of aquatic ecosystems is a major concern for animals and human health. Pollutants such as heavy metals accumulate the food chain and at the end, they transmit to the human body. In this research, the concentrations of nickel, lead and cadmium in Barbus grypus of Dez River, Iran, were determined and compared with international standards. Materia...

Background and purpose: Exposure to heavy metals can cause neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, imbalance of hormones, hair loss, infertility, and abortion. Kohl containing heavy metals can lead to such complications due to long-term contact with the lining of the eye. The aim of this study was to investigate the contamination level of Kohl by heavy metals (cadmium, zinc, nic...

In recent years, anthropogenic and natural activities have caused high levels of metal contamination into the aquatic ecosystem. These pollutants can accumulate in the food chain. The present study examined the amount of metals such as lead ,Nickel, Zink, Copper and Iron in the muscle tissue of Silago Sihama because of their importance in three regions of the Hormozgan province.Sampling was don...

Background & objectives: The tendency of humans, especially women, to have the beautiful appearance, has increased the use of the chemical hair colors.  Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and nickel are present in these products as a preservative and colorant. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of these elements in Iranian and foreign hair colors brands and compare them. Metho...

Background and purpose: Heavy metal pollution is among the most serious environmental issues that is caused directly or indirectly through human activities or natural sources. Alagol wetland is one of the most important ecosystems in Iran which is affected by numerous agricultural and industrial development programs. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in s...

Background and purpose: Aquatic ecosystems are important sources of food for human which are sometimes highlycontaminated. It is important to determine their levels of contaminations, so, in this study, theconcentrations of lead, cadmium and nickel was investigated in the gills and musclesof Barbusxanthopterus captured from Dez River, Iran. Materials and methods: Thirty samples of Barbusxantho...

abstract the third millennium has started, but the world is facing with serious challenges in achieving international security and peace. various human rights violations have lead the states to find means to protect human rights. also article 55 of the united nations charter introduces the respect to human rights and fundamental freedom as the most suitable ways to realize peace and security. ...