Article
Environmental Sciences
Na Li, Jinhan Wang, Kejun Li, Ping Yang, Yan Wang, Chang Xu, Ningning He, Kaihua Ji, Huijuan Song, Manman Zhang, Liqing Du, Qiang Liu
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to e-waste can lead to changes in DNA methylation levels, which can further impact health. By testing the blood samples of e-waste recycling workers and a control group, it was discovered that the concentration of 28 PCB congeners in the blood samples of e-waste recycling workers was higher, and DNA damage levels were significantly higher compared to the control group. Additionally, it was also found that exposure to e-waste potentially changes the methylation levels of 1233 gene loci, which could have negative effects on health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Alexander K. Grevsen, Claus V. B. Hviid, Anne K. Hansen, Anne-Mette Hvas
Summary: Platelet function in term neonatal umbilical cord blood is similar to that in peripheral blood in terms of count and surface GP expression, but differ in terms of activation and aggregation.
Article
Pediatrics
Hailing Shao, Yehui Lan, Yiyu Qian, Ruyang Chen, Lingli Peng, Ying Hua, Xiaomei Wang
Summary: Later cord clamping of >= 30 s resulted in a tendency towards metabolic acidosis of umbilical arterial blood in neonates of diabetic mothers and non-diabetic mothers. Umbilical arterial blood gas parameters at birth were similar in neonates of diabetic mothers and non-diabetic mothers.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mailin Gan, Lin Liu, Shunhua Zhang, Zongyi Guo, Ya Tan, Jia Luo, Qiong Yang, Hongmei Pan, Xuewei Li, Jinyong Wang, Linyuan Shen, Li Zhu
Summary: Differential expression of porcine umbilical cord blood miRNA may have differences in immunity and angiogenesis, with great potential in the treatment of human diseases due to their ability for cross-species transmission. miRNA in cord blood may be beneficial for muscle-related diseases and liver- and brain-related diseases, providing insights for potential applications in mother-fetal communication.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carmen Martinez-Valenzuela, Jose Huichapan, Luis Daniel Ortega, Ana Bertha Irineo, Edgar Zenteno, Ruben Ruiz-Ramos
Summary: This study measured the frequency of nuclear abnormalities in umbilical cord blood samples from newborns in Ahome and Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico, finding that mothers in Guasave had a higher exposure to environmental pesticides. Monitoring nuclear abnormalities in umbilical cord blood samples could be a useful tool for identifying transplacental mutagens perfusion.
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Chaitra Angadi, Poonam Singh, Yash Shrivastava, Mayank Priyadarshi, Suman Chaurasia, Jaya Chaturvedi, Sriparna Basu
Summary: Recommendations for umbilical cord management in intrauterine growth-restricted (IUGR) neonates are lacking. A randomized controlled trial compared hemodynamic effects of umbilical cord milking (UCM) with delayed cord clamping (DCC) in 170 IUGR neonates, and the results showed that UCM significantly increases SVC flow, venous hematocrit, and CrSO2 compared to DCC, without significant differences in other hemodynamic parameters and incidences of polycythemia and jaundice requiring phototherapy. However, the need for non-invasive respiratory support was higher with UCM.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Ramesh Y. Bhat, Lakshan S. Raj, Leslie E. Lewis
Summary: This study aimed to determine the predictive characteristics of cord blood pH, base deficit, and lactate in Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS). The results showed that cord blood pH, lactate, and base deficit were associated with MAS in neonates, and can be used for early recognition and optimization of treatment.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Joanie Hare, Paulina Garcia DeLeon, Krystle Pool, Donna Reioux, Milford Fontenot, Richard E. Champlin, Erin N. Eaton, David Marin, Katayoun Rezvani, Elizabeth J. Shpall, Jeffrey M. Wilson, Chitra Hosing
Summary: The success of umbilical cord blood transplant depends on the dose of total nucleated and CD34+ cells infused, highlighting the importance of collecting high-quality cord blood units with high cell doses. Maternal gestational age and race, and neonatal weight and sex were found to correlate with the total nucleated cell dose, emphasizing the impact of these factors on cell dose. Optimized collection of umbilical cord blood is crucial for its use as a source of stem cells for transplantation.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sima H. Baalbaki, S. Lindsay Wood, Alan T. Tita, Jeff M. Szychowski, William W. Andrews, Akila Subramaniam
Summary: This study found that severe acidemia at birth in preterm neonates is associated with major neurodevelopmental disabilities at the age of 5 to 8 years. Specifically, abnormal umbilical cord gas parameters were linked to lower intelligence quotient scores, especially when using stricter criteria (pH <7.0 and base deficit <-12 mEq/L).
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2021)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Jessica M. Sun, Laura E. Case, Mohamad A. Mikati, Joan M. Jasien, Colleen McLaughlin, Barbara Waters-Pick, Gordon Worley, Jesse Troy, Joanne Kurtzberg
Summary: Studies suggest that appropriately dosed allogeneic sibling HLA-matched umbilical cord blood infusion has the potential to improve motor function in young children with cerebral palsy. This treatment is well tolerated and shows no adverse events related to the infusion.
STEM CELLS TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yoshifumi Kasuga, Tomoko Kawai, Kei Miyakoshi, Yoshifumi Saisho, Masumi Tamagawa, Keita Hasegawa, Satoru Ikenoue, Daigo Ochiai, Mariko Hida, Mamoru Tanaka, Kenichiro Hata
Summary: This study revealed an association between gestational diabetes mellitus and neonatal plasma glucose level at 1 hour after birth as well as DNA methylation changes at the alternative transcription start site of ZNF696 in cord blood cells.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Angela Segler, Thorsten Braun, Hendrik Stefan Fischer, Ricarda Dukatz, Claire-Rachel Weiss, Alexander Schwickert, Carsten Jaeger, Christoph Buehrer, Wolfgang Henrich
Summary: Evidence is emerging for the potential of umbilical cord blood (UCB) cell therapies in treating neurological diseases. Collection of UCB in neonates at high risk of brain damage is feasible, with the quantity and quality of obtained UCB correlating with gestational age. While some cases were missed, the collected UCB contains a sufficient cell count for potential therapy.
CELL TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Pei Tian, Andrew Elefanty, Edouard G. Stanley, Jennifer C. Durnall, Lachlan H. Thompson, Ngaire J. Elwood
Summary: Clinical-grade induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be efficiently created using small volumes of thawed cord blood from public cord blood banks. This study presents a protocol that involves ex-vivo expansion and reprogramming of erythroid progenitor cells derived from cord blood, resulting in iPSC lines that are tested for pluripotency, genomic integrity, and stability.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Tian, Shengju Yin, Yongyan Chen, Chengrong Wang, Mengyuan Liu, Lei Jin, Zhiwen Li, Jufen Liu, Yali Zhang, Linlin Wang, Aiguo Ren
Summary: Gestational exposure to chromium increases the risk of orofacial clefts, and indoor coal burning during pregnancy may be one of the sources of chromium exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Ashish Jain, Kajal Jain, Divashree Jhurani, Asha Mishra, Sarita Mohapatra, Akash Sharma, Vikas Manchanda, M. Jeeva Sankar, Ramesh Agarwal
Summary: This study investigated the IgA levels and bacterial profile in umbilical cord blood samples of mothers with and without risk factors. The results showed that the cord blood IgA levels could not differentiate the neonates at risk of infection, as it was present in both groups. The analysis of bacterial profile revealed that Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria were the most abundant phyla in umbilical cord blood.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Zemin Cai, Wei Hu, Shukai Zheng, Xilin Wen, Kusheng Wu
Summary: This study explored the vaccine cognition, risk perception, and health behavior of COVID-19 in China. The findings showed that different sociodemographic characteristics influenced vaccine acceptance. Government publicity and credibility played a crucial role in epidemic control. Perceived benefits, cues to action, perceived susceptibility, and perceived barriers were identified as influencing factors for vaccine acceptance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anyan Huang, Jingbing Zhang, Kusheng Wu, Caixia Liu, Qingjun Huang, Xuanzhi Zhang, Xuecong Lin, Yanhong Huang
Summary: This study found significant associations between urinary concentrations of Co, Zn, and Pb and the risk of Chinese dyslexia. Pb was positively associated with dyslexia risk, while Co and Zn were negatively associated. Additionally, the cumulative level of Co, Zn, and Pb showed a non-significant decline and rebound in dyslexia risk, with Pb being the major contributor.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiong Zhang, Jiajun Peng, Anyan Huang, Shukai Zheng, Xiaoling Shi, Boyu Li, Wenlong Huang, Wei Tan, Xin Wang, Kusheng Wu
Summary: Animal studies have shown that exposure to PBDEs can affect lipid balance, and this study investigated the relationship between PBDEs in adipose tissues and blood lipid metabolism in female patients undergoing plastic surgery. The results indicated that certain PBDE congeners were associated with dyslipidemia and blood pressure alteration, and a non-linear relationship was observed between PBDEs and blood lipid levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenlong Huang, Jiefeng Xiao, Xiaoling Shi, Shukai Zheng, Haiyi Li, Caixia Liu, Kusheng Wu
Summary: This study evaluated the neurobehavioral toxicity of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in larval zebrafish and investigated its possible mechanisms. The results showed that DEHP inhibited tail movement and locomotor activities, increased apoptosis and oxidative damage, disrupted dopamine signaling and apoptosis pathway genes expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Wang, Xiaoling Shi, Shukai Zheng, Qiong Zhang, Jiajun Peng, Wei Tan, Kusheng Wu
Summary: PFOS exposure was found to alter the locomotor behavior of zebrafish by disrupting the expressions of genes in the neuromuscular system. The disturbed process of neurotransmitter transmission and muscle contraction caused by PFOS may be the dominant mechanism of hyperactivity in zebrafish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jingbing Zhang, Geng Wang, Anyan Huang, Kexin Cao, Wei Tan, Hui Geng, Xiaosheng Lin, Fulan Zhan, Kusheng Wu, Shukai Zheng, Caixia Liu
Summary: The study found a negative trend with risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) for zinc, selenium, and strontium, and a significant overall effect of the mixture of multiple trace elements on ESCC.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoling Shi, Ruotong Wu, Xin Wang, Wenlong Huang, Shukai Zheng, Qiong Zhang, Jiajun Peng, Wei Tan, Kusheng Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates that exposure to BDE-47 has detrimental effects on ovary development, decreases sex hormone levels, induces oxidative damage, and alters the expression of HPG axis-related genes.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shukai Zheng, Qiong Zhang, Ruotong Wu, Xiaoling Shi, Jiajun Peng, Wei Tan, Wenlong Huang, Kusheng Wu, Caixia Liu
Summary: Polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are persistent pollutants widely found in the environment, but their toxicity mechanisms on neurodevelopment are still unclear. This study shows that exposure to 2, 2 ', 4, 4 '-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) affects locomotion and gene expression in zebrafish embryos and larvae, suggesting potential neurodevelopmental toxicity.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiong Zhang, Shukai Zheng, Xiaoling Shi, Congying Luo, Wenlong Huang, Henghui Lin, Jiajun Peng, Wei Tan, Kusheng Wu
Summary: As a substitute for PBDEs, TPhP is widely used in daily products and living surroundings, but information on its neurodevelopmental toxicity is lacking. This study investigated the effects of TPhP exposure on zebrafish neural development and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Results showed that TPhP exposure reduced survival rate, hatchability, heart rate, body length, and caused malformations in zebrafish. It also led to abnormal locomotor behaviors and impaired panic avoidance reflex. TPhP induced oxidative stress, activated mitochondrial signaling pathways, and affected apoptosis, resulting in visual impairment.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bingmeng Xie, Xueqiong Lin, Kusheng Wu, Jiongyu Chen, Shuyi Qiu, Jianan Luo, Yiteng Huang, Lin Peng
Summary: This study found that certain polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in breast adipose tissues are associated with prognostic biomarkers and progression-free survival of breast cancer patients. Further research is needed for confirmation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kexin Cao, Jingbing Zhang, Geng Wang, Xiaosheng Lin, Fulan Zhan, Kusheng Wu, Wei Tan, Hui Geng, Caixia Liu
Summary: Previous studies have explored the impacts of trace elements on human beings and their complex relationships with cancers. This study investigates the distribution of trace elements in different biological specimens and finds variations in concentrations between cancer patients and healthy individuals. Certain elements in blood are useful in assessing element exposure burdens and some elements tend to accumulate in tumors. This study provides further evidence for understanding the etiological mechanisms behind trace element-related diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chunyu Liang, Zhiyuan Xu, Guohui Yang, Jianxun Lv, Xinping Shen, Kusheng Wu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate peripheral blood inflammation indicators that may predict treatment response in cervical cancer patients referred for radiotherapy. The results showed that low systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR) were significantly correlated with treatment response.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenlong Huang, Xiaoling Shi, Yuequn Chen, Qiong Zhang, Jiajun Peng, Shukai Zheng, Kusheng Wu
Summary: Exposure to BPA has been found to affect cartilage development in teleost fishes, but it is unclear whether its two analogues, BPS and BPAF, have similar effects. In this study, zebrafish were used as an in-vivo larval model to compare the developmental toxicity of BPA, BPS, and BPAF on pharyngeal arch-derived cartilage. It was found that BPA and BPAF lengthen and broaden cartilage angles, while BPS shortens and narrows them. The transcriptome analysis revealed different signaling pathways associated with the toxicity of each analogue. The study suggests that caution should be exercised when using BPS and BPAF, as they may not be safer than BPA in terms of their impact on fish cartilage development.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wenlong Huang, Tianjie Wu, Ruotong Wu, Jiajun Peng, Qiong Zhang, Xiaoling Shi, Kusheng Wu
Summary: Vision is crucial for human beings, but millions of people worldwide suffer from congenital visual impairment. Environmental chemicals have been found to affect visual system development, but the use of humans and other placental mammals is limited. As an alternative, zebrafish has been widely used to study the effects of environmental chemicals on eye development and visual function. This review provides updated information on the harmful effects of various environmental chemicals on zebrafish embryos, highlighting the potential of zebrafish as a model for identifying toxicants that may affect eye development and suggesting possible therapies for congenital visual impairment in humans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zemin Cai, Wei Hu, Ruotong Wu, Shukai Zheng, Kusheng Wu
Summary: This study identifies key genes potentially involved in the impairment of adrenocortical secretory function caused by hydroxylated polybrominated diphenyl ethers (OH-PBDEs). Functional enrichment analysis and protein-protein interaction network construction were performed to explore the underlying mechanisms. The results suggest that OH-PBDEs may disrupt endocrine metabolism, abnormal cell proliferation, DNA damage, and repair. The identified hub genes may play an important role in these dysfunctions.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
