Clarice Steffens

Modulation of the Endocannabinoid System by Cannabis sativa Bioactives in Alzheimer’s Disease: Therapeutic and Nutritional Implications

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, amyloid-β accumulation, and tau pathology. Current therapies provide limited symptomatic relief, highlighting the need for nov...

Underestimated ecological risks of 2,4-D in aquatic systems revealed by sublethal effects and recovery assessment

Pesticides are widely detected in aquatic environments, raising concerns about ecological risks not captured by conventional toxicity assessments. The herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is extensively used, yet its sublethal effects and the reversibility of those ef...