24/01/2025
🎖 JABB EDITOR'S CHOICE
"Impact of Urban Lead Pollution on the Hematology and Reproductive Histopathology of Stray Cats in Indonesian Megacities"
This article stands out for investigating the impacts of urban lead (Pb) pollution on the hematological and reproductive health of stray cats in Indonesian megacities like Jakarta and Surabaya. Using cats as bioindicators, the study reveals how exposure to low levels of Pb, though within the World Health Organization's tolerable limits, can cause significant alterations in hematological parameters, such as the presence of basophilic cells, and histopathological damage in the te**es, including seminiferous tubule atrophy.
This work is particularly relevant to biometeorology and environmental health, as it highlights the chronic effects of pollution on urban animals and its implications for conservation and public health. The interdisciplinary approach, combining biological and environmental analyses, underscores the importance of monitoring and mitigating urban pollution.
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João Souza-Junior, JABB editor-in-chief
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31893/jabb.2024028