Article
Environmental Sciences
Jhonny Geovanny Garcia-Teh, Victor Manuel Vidal-Martinez, Ismael Marino-Tapia, Flor Arcega-Cabrera, Uriel Ordonez-Lopez, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo
Summary: The research found that different oceanographic conditions on the Yucatan continental shelf can lead to differences in parasite species, but not in parasite individuals. The Yucatan current has an impact on environmental variables. Overall, parasite metrics indicate a region with good ecosystem health influenced by oceanographic processes.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadaf Nazneen, Amrit Kumar Mishra, N. Janardhana Raju, Gauhar Mehmood
Summary: Coastal trace metal contamination is a serious concern and the use of new bioindicator species in monitoring is crucial. This study measured trace metal concentrations in sediment and macrophytes in Chilika lagoon, India, and examined the bioindicator potential of seagrasses, saltmarshes, and macroalgae. The findings showed variations in the accumulation of different trace metals in different plant species.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Loubna Boutahar, Free Espinosa, Juan Sempere-Valverde, Mohamed Selfati, Hocein Bazairi
Summary: The study revealed that Cymodocea nodosa can be used to monitor trace element pollution in the Marchica lagoon, with sediments near illegal discharges being heavily contaminated. Leaves and roots of the seagrass are good indicators of contamination, and can be used to design biomonitoring programs.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rosalia Aguilar-Medrano, M. Hernandez de Santillana, Maria Eugenia Vega-Cendejas
Summary: Coastal lagoons are economically productive ecosystems with a diverse range of biota. The Celestun Biosphere Reserve, one of the most studied lagoons on the Yucatan coast, has experienced important changes in its ichthyofauna over the past 11 years, with increases in specific functional groups and decreases in the whole community.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Juan F. Espinola-Novelo, Brenda Solorzano-Garcia, Sergio Guillen-Hernandez, Maribel Badillo-Aleman, Xavier Chiappa-Carrara, Gerardo Perez-Ponce de Leon
Summary: This study analyzed the parasite diversity of the Ocellated killifish in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Sixteen parasite taxa were found, with 10 of them being in larval stages. The cestode Glossocercus caribaensis was the most prevalent, and the component community had higher parasite species richness compared to other species of Cyprinodontidae.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Kerstin Junker, Andrea Spickett, Owen R. Davies, Raymond Jansen, Boris R. Krasnov
Summary: The study focused on describing and analyzing the gastrointestinal nematode fauna of Swainson's spurfowl and helmeted guineafowl in South Africa. It also investigated the influence of host characteristics, such as sex and age, on the helminth communities in the birds. The results suggest that the helminth communities of these birds are influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including host characteristics, parasite traits, and environmental conditions.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elizabeth Selene Gomez-Acata, Claudia Teutli, Luisa I. Falcon, Jose Q. Garcia-Maldonado, Alejandra Prieto-Davo, Alfredo Yanez-Montalvo, Santiago Cadena, Xavier Chiappa-Carrara, Jorge A. Herrera-Silveira
Summary: In this study, the microbial community (Bacteria and Archaea) in sediments associated with five ecological types of mangrove forests dominated by Avicennia germinans and Rhizophora mangle was characterized through 16S rRNA-V4 gene sequencing. The results showed that Proteobacteria, Chloroflexi, Gemmatimonadetes, and Planctomycetes were the most abundant bacterial phyla, while Thaumarchaeota, Bathyarchaeota, and Nanoarchaeaeota were the dominant archaeal phyla. The microbial composition associated with basin mangroves dominated by Avicennia germinans was significantly different from other ecological types, which is relevant for restoration strategies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youna Cho, Won Joon Shim, Mi Jang, Gi Myung Han, Sang Hee Hong
Summary: Bivalves serve as useful bioindicators of microplastic contamination in the marine environment, with microplastics widely distributed in both coastal bivalves and waters. Despite the lack of significant relationship in the abundance of microplastics, their dominant features such as size, shape, color and polymer type were similar between bivalves and seawater. The study suggests that microplastic contamination is widespread in the Korean coastal environment, with bivalves reflecting the microplastic pollution characteristics of the surrounding waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bilal Arshad, Johan Barthelemy, Pascal Perez
Summary: This paper investigates management issues related to intermittently closed and open lakes or lagoons (ICOLLs) and proposes an automated sensor solution using a static Lidar paired with an edge computing device. This solar-powered remote sensing device provides valuable insights into lagoon entrance and berm profile, estimating dry notch location and height.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie DuBois, Brittney Lacy, Abdullah Faiz Rahman, Saydur Rahman
Summary: In this study, researchers aimed to investigate the impact of microplastics on marine organisms, specifically pinfish in Lower Laguna Madre. The results revealed that pinfish collected from the sampling sites showed significantly higher hepatic CYP1A expression compared to fish in laboratory conditions, suggesting exposure to pollutants beyond microplastics in LLM.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arkadiusz Nedzarek, Przemyslaw Czerniejewski, Agnieszka Torz
Summary: The study examined shellfish shells as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution levels over different centuries, showing a significant increase in heavy metal content in shells from the 21st century compared to those from the Middle Ages, reflecting contemporary anthropogenic pollution.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biology
Mariana P. Plaksina, Evgenija V. Dmitrieva, Alexander G. Dvoretsky
Summary: Despite previous research, the structure of helminth communities among fish populations in the Azov-Black Sea region remains poorly understood. This study presents data on the species diversity and structure of helminth communities in 12 common fish species from the coastal waters off Crimea. The communities showed low species richness and diversity indices, but were well-aggregated and followed a core-satellite distribution. These findings expand our knowledge and have implications for monitoring and managing local fish stocks.
Review
Immunology
Yi Mu, Donald P. McManus, Catherine A. Gordon, Pengfei Cai
Summary: Helminth parasites adapt to their complex lifecycles by expressing a unique repertoire of genes at different developmental stages, including the release of microRNAs (miRNAs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) which aid in host-parasite interactions, immune regulation, and infection processes. These parasite-derived molecules have potential as novel diagnostic tools in the mammalian host circulatory system.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ainhoa Oller-Ruiz, Nuria Alcaraz-Oliver, Gema Ferez, Javier Gilabert
Summary: Marine biotoxins have been a persistent problem along various coasts. This study focused on measuring 16 marine toxins in seawater samples from the Mar Menor coastal lagoon. Only domoic acid was detected, and the study discussed the environmental stressors and mechanisms controlling its presence. The analysis was conducted using solid phase extraction and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, with accurate results obtained.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Raquel Marques, Marta Rufino, Audrey M. Darnaude, Frederique Carcaillet, Marie Meffre, Delphine Bonnet
Summary: The study found that the rapid disappearance of jellyfish in Thau is mainly due to their fast degradation and consumption by local microorganisms, while most benthic scavengers had limited impact on the removal of dead jellyfish.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. Danilu Couoh-Puga, Victor M. Vidal-Martinez, Victor Ceja-Moreno, Flor Arcega-Cabrera, Carlos Puch-Hau, Abril Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Ana L. May-Tec, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo
Summary: The health status of Sciaenops ocellatus was studied by exposing the fish to different concentrations of light crude oil and conducting qualitative and quantitative histopathological analysis. The results showed that the exposed fish developed severe histological damage in the liver and kidney, which was strongly associated with crude oil compounds.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mayra A. Canizares-Martinez, Mercedes Quintanilla-Mena, Marcela Del-Rio-Garcia, Isajav Rivas-Reyes, Maria V. Patino-Suarez, Victor M. Vidal-Martinez, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo, Carlos A. Puch-Hau
Summary: This study presents the molecular and metabolic responses of Sciaenops ocellatus during acute oil exposure, showing hypomethylation of DNA, up-regulation of key genes involved in biotransformation, down-regulation of oxidative stress and reproductive system genes, and increased concentrations of PAH metabolites.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. Arcega-Cabrera, G. Gold-Bouchot, E. Lamas-Cosio, A. Dotor-Almazan, V. Ceja-Moreno, O. Zapata-Perez, I. Oceguera-Vargas
Summary: Surface water samples from the Perdido study area showed Cd and V concentrations similar to those internationally reported for areas affected by fossil fuel extraction, processing, and burning, as well as anthropogenic wastewater pollution. While no general average value was established for Cd due to a magnitude increase over time, a general average value of 1.4 μg L-1 was suggested for V in the area. The spatial variation in concentrations observed may be linked to external inputs, significant river contributions, and hydrodynamic patterns related to eddy circulation or fronts. The Cd and V concentrations in surface water in the Perdido area reflect anthropogenic impacts, with spatial and temporal variations being significantly influenced by hydrodynamics.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Dotor-Almazan, G. Gold-Bouchot, E. Lamas-Cosio, M. A. Huerta-Diaz, V. Ceja-Moreno, I. Oceguera-Vargas, O. Zapata-Perez, F. Arcega-Cabrera
Summary: The study investigated the spatial and temporal distribution of V and Cd in surface sediments of the Yucatan Shelf to establish average values. Concentrations of V and Cd were found to be similar to internationally reported values for limestone rocks and surface marine sediments. Variability in V concentrations between cruises may be attributed to changes in ocean current direction, while Cd variations could also be linked to particulate inputs from upwelling events.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. Arcega-Cabrera, G. Gold-Bouchot, E. Lamas-Cosio, A. Dotor-Almazan, V. Ceja-Moreno, I. Marino-Tapia, O. Zapata-Perez, I. Oceguera-Vargas
Summary: The surface water samples from the Yucatan shelf showed Cd concentrations similar to non-polluted coastal and marine waters internationally, while V concentrations fell within the range of anthropogenically polluted waters. The probable sources of V in the study area could be carbonate sediments leaching V into the water column and accidental spills from cargo ships. Significant spatial and temporal differences were found for both metals, likely due to the hydrodynamics created by the Yucatan current, submarine groundwater discharges, and upwelling.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Dotor-Almazan, G. Gold-Bouchot, E. Lamas-Cosio, M. A. Huerta-Diaz, V. Ceja-Moreno, I. Oceguera-Vargas, O. Zapata-Perez, F. Arcega-Cabrera
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial-temporal distribution of V and Cd in surface sediment samples from the Tamaulipas Continental shelf. The variability in V and Cd concentrations is influenced by local hydrodynamics and hydrology, with inputs potentially coming from hydrocarbon and anthropogenic contributions from South and North of the Gulf of Mexico. Baseline concentrations could not be established due to significant differences in both metals, suggesting a reference interval for V and Cd in sediments from the Tamaulipas platform.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Karla Fernanda Loya-Cancino, Luis Enrique Angeles-Gonzalez, Carlos Yanez-Arenas, Carlos Napoleon Ibarra-Cerdena, Ivan Velazquez-Abunader, Alfonso Aguilar-Perera, Victor Manuel Vidal-Martinez
Summary: This study evaluated the current and future potential risk of lionfish populations during climate change scenarios using the MaxEnt model. The results showed that lionfish may expand their suitable habitats to higher latitudes under mild warming scenarios, but may become less suitable in tropical latitudes under the warmest scenario. These findings are important for resource managers for fisheries and consumption planning.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lilian Perez Delgado, Adriana Paola Franco-Bacca, Fernando Cervantes-Alvarez, Elizabeth Ortiz-Vazquez, Jesus Manuel Ramon-Sierra, Victor Rejon, Maria Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo, Juan Jose Alvarado-Gil, Geonel Rodriguez-Gattorno
Summary: Through scientific innovations, smart materials interact and respond to changes in the environment, shaping the future of technology. Component selection, synthesis procedures, and functional agents are crucial for a profitable and sustainable industry. This study investigates how reaction time, temperature, and surface stabilizer concentration affect the thermal and bactericidal response of a cotton-based fabric coated with silver nanoparticles. The results provide insights into the relationship between AgNPs properties and their functional responses, enabling the formulation of application-modulated fabrics.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Edgar F. Mendoza-Franco, Nuno Simoes, Victor M. Vidal-Martinez, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo
Summary: This study represents the first investigation of ectoparasitic monogenoids on fishes in the Cayo Arcas reef in the Gulf of Mexico. Several new species were discovered and described, and illustrations were provided.
Article
Microbiology
Alonso de la Garza Varela, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo, Jose Q. Garcia-Maldonado
Summary: The rhizospheric prokaryotic community structure of H. wrightii is shaped by environmental stressors associated with submerged groundwater discharges (SGD). The core bacterial community includes Deltaproteobacteria, Bacteroidia, and Planctomycetia, possibly involved in sulfur metabolism and organic matter degradation, while the archaeal core community is highly versatile with Bathyarchaeia as the most abundantly represented class. The environmental conditions caused by SGD lead to two significantly different clusters, with sites near to SGD showing higher redox potentials and sand contents, and lower organic matter contents and porewater ammonium concentrations compared to furthest sites. Functional profiling suggests denitrification, aerobic chemoheterotrophy, and environmental adaptation processes to be better represented in SGD-influenced sites, while sulfur metabolism and genetic information processing related profiles could be related to SGD-uninfluenced sites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ma. Fernanda Sanchez-Soto, Daniel Cerqueda-Garcia, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo, Jose Q. Garcia-Maldonado
Summary: The study analyzed the dynamics of microbial communities in different water depths in the PFB in the nwGoM. The results showed that the community structure was influenced by various factors, such as cruise, water depth, temperature, salinity, and nutrient concentrations. The study also identified specific microbial taxa that were abundant in different depths. These findings provide insights into the stability and ecological relevance of microbial communities in sedimentary environments.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Juan Carlos Herguera, Edward M. Peters, Julio Sheinbaum, Paula Perez-Brunius, Sharon Z. Herzka, Alexei Licea-Navarro, Francisco Ocampo-Torres, M. Leopoldina Aguirre-Macedo, Victor M. Vidal-Martinez, Hector Garcia-Nava, Tomas Salgado, Rosario Romero-Centeno, Jorge Zavala-Hidalgo, Liliana Pardo-Lopez, Adolfo Gracia
Summary: The 2010 Macondo platform accident by BP resulted in one of the largest oil spills in history, lasting over three months and releasing nearly 500 million liters of oil. This accident exposed technological deficiencies in controlling spills in deep waters. To address the need for understanding and predicting large oil spills in the southern Gulf of Mexico, a consortium of researchers from Mexico and abroad launched an ocean observation project (2015-22) to establish an environmental baseline, enhance monitoring and computational modeling capabilities, and promote scientific understanding of the marine environment.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jose Angel Garcia-Trasvina, Daniel Pech, Mariana E. Callejas Jimenez, Alberto De Jesus-Navarrete
Summary: We evaluated the diel variability of the epibenthic community associated with seagrasses in LPBR. Our results showed significant differences in diversity, richness, and abundance as a function of the diel cycle and climatic sampling periods. Two different benthic assemblages, one for the day and the other for the night period, were identified.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
J. G. Garcia-Teh, D. I. Hernandez-Mena, V. M. Vidal-Martinez, M. L. Aguirre-Macedo
Summary: A new species of Stephanostomum, named Stephanostomum minankisi, was discovered in the intestine of the dusky flounder Syacium papillosum in the Yucatan Continental Shelf, Mexico. Nucleotide evidence and morphological characteristics were used to describe the new species, and a phylogenetic analysis was conducted comparing it with other species and genera from GenBank.
JOURNAL OF HELMINTHOLOGY
(2023)
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)
