Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Lazarevic, Adrian G. Barnett, Peter D. Sly, Anna C. Callan, Ania Stasinska, Jane S. Heyworth, Andrea L. Hinwood, Luke D. Knibbs
Summary: The study did not find associations between mixtures of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, organochlorine pesticides, metals, and perfluorinated alkyl substances and fetal growth outcomes. Results suggested no meaningful associations between exposure to these chemicals and birth weight, length, and head circumference. Non-linear relationships with some chemicals were identified.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
German Cano-Sancho, Charline Warembourg, Nuria Guil, Nikos Stratakis, Aitana Lertxundi, Amaia Irizar, Sabrina Llop, Maria -Jose Lopez-Espinosa, Xavier Basagana, Juan Ramon Gonzalez, Xavier Coumoul, Silvia Fernandez-Barres, Jean-Philippe Antignac, Martine Vrijheid, Maribel Casas
Summary: This study aims to investigate the joint associations and interactions between prenatal levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and maternal nutritional status on childhood obesity. The results showed a positive overall joint association between POPs-nutrients mixtures and overweight/obesity risk in children. Six organochlorine compounds and four per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances were found to contribute the most to overweight/obesity risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Isaevska, Valentina Fiano, Federica Asta, Massimo Stafoggia, Giovenale Moirano, Maja Popovic, Costanza Pizzi, Morena Trevisan, Laura De Marco, Silvia Polidoro, Luigi Gagliardi, Franca Rusconi, Sonia Brescianini, Lorenza Nistico, Maria Antonietta Stazi, Luca Ronfani, Daniela Porta, Lorenzo Richiardi
Summary: Exposure to PM10 pollution during pregnancy can cause changes in cord blood DNA methylation. Exposure during early gestation is associated with more DNA methylation alterations. The study also demonstrates associations between exposure during different gestational periods and newborn telomere length.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Schneider, H. Schuele, C. F. Baum, P. J. Landrigan, S. S. Hawkins
Summary: Using birth certificate data from 50 states and DC, this study examines the associations between prenatal exposure to power plants and birth outcomes, specifically focusing on the effects on different racial/ethnic groups. The findings suggest that exposure to power plants during pregnancy has negative effects on infant health, particularly for infants born to White women.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangmin Wei, Hui Huang, Xin Chen, Xiang Wang, Ruyang Zhang, Li Su, Weiwei Duan, Mahmudur Rahman, Md Golam Mostofa, Quazi Qamruzzaman, Hongbing Shen, Zhibin Hu, Yongyue Wei, David C. Christiani, Feng Chen
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to certain trace elements like lithium, aluminum, iron, zinc, silver, and antimony, either individually or in mixtures, can have an impact on early childhood neurodevelopment. The study suggests that a risk score reflecting maternal exposure can indicate a child's risk of neurodevelopmental delay.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
R. Maymon, M. Pekar-Zlotin, H. Meiri, Z. Haklai, E. S. Gordon, G. Shlichkov, H. Cuckle
Summary: This study compared the prevalence of preterm birth (PTB) in Israel before and after the publication of national guidelines recommending second-trimester sonographic cervical-length (CL) measurement. The results showed a decrease in PTB prevalence among singleton pregnancies after the implementation of routine CL screening, while the PTB rate among multiple pregnancies remained unchanged. Additionally, there was a significant reduction in the prevalence of low birth weight after the publication of the guidelines.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Guicun Yang, Nianrong Wang, Hao Liu, Lina Si, Yan Zhao
Summary: This study found that the infant's birth weight is associated with the levels of cord blood vitamins A and E. Dysregulation of vitamins A and E in infants may be a risk factor for fetal growth and future metabolic diseases.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Noriko Sato, Fumiya Yamaide, Taiji Nakano, Syuji Yonekura, Yoshitaka Okamoto, Naoki Shimojo
Summary: The study examined the association between cord blood TARC and the development of allergic diseases in children. It found that cTARC levels were associated with early onset allergic diseases and allergen sensitization, suggesting that the atopic march may start in fetal life and be reflected in cTARC levels at birth.
ALLERGOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roxana Elena Bohiltea, Vlad Dima, Ionita Ducu, Ana Maria Iordache, Bianca Margareta Mihai, Octavian Munteanu, Corina Grigoriu, Alina Veduta, Dimitrie Pelinescu-Onciul, Radu Vladareanu
Summary: Umbilical cord abnormalities are associated with structural or chromosomal abnormalities, fetal intrauterine growth restriction, and poor pregnancy outcomes. There is heterogeneity among societies' guidelines regarding umbilical cord examination. We recommend mandatory introduction of placental cord insertion examination and transvaginal ultrasound and color Doppler assessment during mid-trimester scan. Based on pathology and neonatal outcomes, we propose a new clinically relevant classification.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Chen, Chuanliang Tong, Xiaona Huo, Jun Zhang, Ying Tian
Summary: Most PFAS concentrations declined during pregnancy, while some were negatively associated with birth length, particularly in the first trimester for female fetuses. No significant associations were found between PFAS and birth weight or head circumference. The sensitive window of exposure for adverse effects on birth outcomes appeared to be in the first trimester.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tomoko Takahashi, Akifumi Eguchi, Masahiro Watanabe, Emiko Todaka, Kenichi Sakurai, Chisato Mori
Summary: Environmental exposure to persistent organic pollutants during pregnancy can have adverse health effects on the fetus. This study found that fetal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) affects the telomere length of the umbilical cord.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guilan Xie, Ruiqi Wang, Wenfang Yang, Landi Sun, Mengmeng Xu, Boxing Zhang, Liren Yang, Li Shang, Cuifang Qi, Mei Chun Chung
Summary: This study found an association between prenatal PM2.5 exposure and reduced birth weight and impaired renal function. Each 10 μg/m³ increment in prenatal PM2.5 was associated with decreased birth weight, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and increased uric acid (UA). Renal function played a partial role in the relationship between prenatal PM2.5 and birth weight.
Review
Pediatrics
Anna Lene Seidler, Gillian M. L. Gyte, Heike Rabe, Jose L. Diaz-Rossello, Lelia Duley, Khalid Aziz, Daniela Testoni Costa-Nobre, Peter G. Davis, Georg M. Schmoelzer, Colleen Ovelman, Lisa M. Askie, Roger Soll
Summary: From the comprehensive analysis of 42 randomized controlled trials, it was found that delayed cord clamping and intact-cord milking may slightly improve survival compared to early cord clamping. Both methods probably improve hematologic measures but may not affect major neonatal morbidities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreas -Marius Kaiser, Martin Forsthuber, Raimund Widhalm, Sebastian Granitzer, Stefan Weiss, Harald Zeisler, Philipp Foessleitner, Hans Salzer, Bettina Grasl-Kraupp, Hanns Moshammer, Christina Hartmann, Maria Uhl, Claudia Gundacker
Summary: This study analyzed the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 136 mother-newborn pairs and investigated the sources of exposure and their potential associations with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The results showed generally lower levels of PFAS, but some samples exceeded the recently established tolerable weekly intake. Additionally, certain factors were found to significantly influence maternal exposure, and specific PFAS in the placenta were associated with pregnancy outcomes.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shihao Jin, Shanshan Cui, Jinghan Xu, Xin Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis examined the relationship between phthalate exposure and birth weight. The results showed that prenatal exposure to mono-n-butyl phthalate and mono-methyl phthalate was negatively associated with birth weight. Subgroup analysis also indicated a negative association between exposure to mono-n-butyl phthalate and birth weight in females.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Allergy
A. Morotti, I. Sollaku, F. Franceschini, I. Cavazzana, M. Fredi, E. Sala, G. De Palma
Summary: Occupational exposure to free crystalline silica and tobacco smoking are associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, especially with an interaction in seropositive subjects. Further studies are needed to support this association.
CLINICAL REVIEWS IN ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Stefano Porru, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Gianluca Spiteri, Angela Carta, Maria Diletta Pezzani, Giuseppe Lippi, Davide Gibellini, Evelina Tacconelli, Ilaria Dalla Vecchia, Emma Sala, Emanuele Sansone, Giuseppe De Palma, Carlo Bonfanti, Massimo Lombardo, Luigina Terlenghi, Enrico Pira, Ihab Mansour, Maurizio Coggiola, Catalina Ciocan, Alessandro Godono, Adonina Tardon, Marta-Maria Rodriguez-Suarez, Guillermo Fernandez-Tardon, Francisco-Jose Jimeno-Demuth, Rafael-Vicente Castro-Delgado, Tania Iglesias Cabo, Maria Luisa Scapellato, Filippo Liviero, Angelo Moretto, Paola Mason, Sofia Pavanello, Anna Volpin, Luigi Vimercati, Silvio Tafuri, Luigi De Maria, Stefania Sponselli, Pasquale Stefanizzi, Antonio Caputi, Fabriziomaria Gobba, Alberto Modenese, Loretta Casolari, Denise Garavini, Cristiana D'Elia, Stefania Mariani, Francesca Larese Filon, Luca Cegolon, Corrado Negro, Federico Ronchese, Francesca Rui, Paola De Michieli, Nicola Murgia, Marco Dell'Omo, Giacomo Muzi, Tiziana Fiordi, Angela Gambelunghe, Ilenia Folletti, Dana Mates, Violeta Claudia Calota, Andra Neamtu, Ovidiu Perseca, Catalin Alexandru Staicu, Angelica Voinoiu, Eleonora Fabianova, Jana Beresova, Zora Kl'ocova Adamcakova, Roman Nedela, Anna Lesnakova, Jana Holcikova, Paolo Boffetta, Mahsa Abedini, Giorgia Ditano, Shuffield Seyram Asafo, Giovanni Visci, Francesco Saverio Violante, Carlotta Zunarelli, Giuseppe Verlato
Summary: This research investigated the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections and their determinants in a large European cohort of over 60,000 health workers. The study found that age and previous infection significantly modified breakthrough infection rates, and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and antibody titer were inversely related to the risk of breakthrough infection.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luca Mignani, Daniela Zizioli, Deepak Khatri, Nicola Facchinello, Marco Schiavone, Giuseppe De Palma, Dario Finazzi
Summary: This research explores the phenotypic characteristics of PANK2 gene mutations in a zebrafish animal model, identifying higher vulnerability of selected cell and tissue types to pank2 deficiency. These findings provide important clues for better understanding and treating PKAN.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppe De Palma, Gonzalo Carrasco-Avino, Enrica Gilberti, Moris Cadei, Tatiana Pedrazzi, Ivan M. Gallegos Mendez, Alejandra Roman, Nicolas Demartines, Paolo Boffetta, Ismail Labgaa
Summary: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a deadly malignancy with limited treatment options. The role of arsenic (As) in GBC carcinogenesis is debated, and there are no data on As measurement in GBC samples. This pilot study measured As concentrations in GBC tissue samples compared to non-cancerous gallbladder (NCGB) samples and found higher levels of arsenic in GBC samples, suggesting a potential impact of arsenic on GBC and the need for further studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Raia, Antonio Conti, Alan Zanardi, Barbara Ferrini, Giulia Maria Scotti, Enrica Gilberti, Giuseppe De Palma, Samuel David, Massimo Alessio
Summary: This study investigates the role of ceruloplasmin in iron and lipid metabolism. It reveals that deficiency of ceruloplasmin leads to obesity, adipose tissue accumulation, liver iron deposition, and steatosis. Ceruloplasmin replacement therapy is found to be effective in limiting liver iron accumulation and steatosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Toxicology
Elizabeth Leese, Kate Jones, Beatrice Bocca, Radia Bousoumah, Argelia Castano, Karen S. Galea, Ivo Iavicoli, Marta Esteban Lopez, Veruscka Leso, Sophie Ndaw, Simo P. Porras, Flavia Ruggieri, Paul T. J. Scheepers, Tiina Santonen
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the practicality of using exhaled breath condensate (EBC) as a biological matrix for detecting and measuring hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and trivalent chromium (Cr(III)) in occupational workers. EBC samples were collected from workers in various countries and analyzed using hyphenated chromatography systems with inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The results showed that occupationally exposed workers had significantly higher levels of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) compared to the control group. Chrome platers had the highest levels of Cr(VI) in their EBC samples, and both Cr(VI) and Cr(III) levels increased significantly after working. This study suggests that EBC can be a valid and non-invasive biological matrix for assessing occupational exposure to Cr(VI) and Cr(III).
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Virology
Giulia Collatuzzo, Vittorio Lodi, Daniela Feola, Giuseppe De Palma, Emanuele Sansone, Emma Sala, Christian Janke, Noemi Castelletti, Stefano Porru, Gianluca Spiteri, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Francesca Larese Filon, Corrado Negro, Luca Cegolon, Jana Beresova, Eleonora Fabianova, Lucia A. Carrasco-Ribelles, Pere Toran-Monserrat, Marta Maria Rodriguez-Suarez, Guillermo Fernandez-Tardon, Shuffield S. Asafo, Giorgia Ditano, Mahsa Abedini, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: This study analyzed the antibody levels after 9 months of COVID-19 vaccination and identified factors influencing these levels. The results showed that antibody levels were associated with gender, age, time since vaccination, previous infection, number of vaccine doses, and vaccine type. Additionally, the study observed a declining trend in antibody levels over time.
Article
Immunology
Giulia Collatuzzo, Giuseppe De Palma, Francesco S. Violante, Stefano Porru, Francesca Larese Filon, Eleonora Fabianova, Concepcion Violan, Luigi Vimercati, Mihaela Leustean, Marta Maria Rodriguez-Suarez, Emanuele Sansone, Emma Sala, Carlotta Zunarelli, Vittorio Lodi, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Gianluca Spiteri, Corrado Negro, Jana Beresova, Lucia A. Carrasco-Ribelles, Silvio Tafuri, Shuffield S. Asafo, Giorgia Ditano, Mahsa Abedini, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: We investigated changes in serologic measurements after COVID-19 vaccination and found that age, infection, vaccine doses, time between doses and serologies, and vaccine type were associated with changes in serologic levels within 13 months.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Emanuele Sansone, Carlo Bonfanti, Emma Sala, Stefano Renzetti, Luigina Terlenghi, Alberto Matteelli, Mara Maria Tiraboschi, Tatiana Pedrazzi, Massimo Lombardo, Camillo Rossi, Anna Maria Indelicato, Arnaldo Caruso, Giuseppe De Palma
Summary: This study aims to assess the trends of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies over a 9-month period after vaccination with an anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in a COVID-19 hospital in Northern Italy. The results showed that vaccination significantly reduced the infection rate and elicited a specific humoral response that lasted throughout the observational period. Pre-vaccine infection, especially during the first wave of the pandemic, greatly enhanced the response to vaccination, which was also influenced by age.
Article
Immunology
Emanuele Sansone, Giulia Collatuzzo, Stefano Renzetti, Giorgia Ditano, Carlo Bonfanti, Emma Sala, Luigina Terlenghi, Alberto Matteelli, Mahsa Abedini, Shuffield Seyram Asafo, Paolo Boffetta, Giuseppe De Palma
Summary: Given their occupational risk profile, healthcare workers (HCWs) were prioritized for anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. However, breakthrough infections remained common, especially with new SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) spreading rapidly in Italy. The level of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies does not accurately predict protection from natural infection or vaccination, emphasizing the need for further research on susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to characterize the risk profiles for SARS-CoV-2 infection in recently booster-dosed HCWs, finding that hybrid immunization (vaccine plus natural infection) elicited higher antibody levels. However, it did not always provide better protection against reinfection, highlighting the importance of the immunization profile as a virus-host interaction modifier. Despite high resistance to reinfection, there was a notable infection rate (5.6%) during the peri-booster period, reinforcing the importance of preventive measures.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Giuseppe De Palma, Emma Sala, Sofia Rubino, Simone Dalola, Marco Ferrari, Daniele Marioli, Pietro Apostoli, Cesare Tomasi, Francesca Righetti, Flavia Mattioli, Vittorio Ferrari
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of an original and innovative system that can objectively assess the interactions between operators and display screen equipment (DSE). The system collects electrical impulses generated by mouse, keyboard, and camera to evaluate active operator-DSE interactions. The obtained results show that the system is effective in collecting activity data and can provide an objective evaluation of active time spent by DSE operators, facilitating more accurate occupational health risk assessment and management.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Emma Sala, Lorenzo Cipriani, Andrea Bisioli, Emilio Paraggio, Cesare Tomasi, Pietro Apostoli, Giuseppe De Palma
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the risk assessment of biomechanical overload of the upper limb using multiple assessment methods, including the Washington State Standard, threshold limit values proposed by ACGIH, OCRA checklist, RULA, and INRS's Strain Index and Outil de Reperage et d'Evaluation des Gestes. The results showed differences in the assessment of action frequency and posture among the methods, while strength assessment was more consistent. Therefore, the use of multiple assessment methods ensures a more comprehensive analysis of biomechanical risk.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emma Sala, Andrea Bisioli, Pietro Ponzoni, Alessandro De Bellis, Emilio Paraggio, Giuseppe De Palma
Summary: This study proposes a new methodology, named WB-RAMBO, to assess the risk in the activities performed by physiotherapists. By breaking down each type of intervention into elementary operations and integrating multiple ergonomic methods, the method provides a risk assessment for each operation. The results show that the risk assessment is acceptable from an ergonomic perspective, and the work plan can be redesigned and adapted based on the assessment.
MEDICINA DEL LAVORO
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Giulia Collatuzzo, Giovanni Visci, Francesco S. Violante, Stefano Porru, Gianluca Spiteri, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Francesca Larese Fillon, Corrado Negro, Christian Janke, Noemi Castelletti, Giuseppe De Palma, Emanuele Sansone, Dana Mates, Silvia Teodorescu, Eleonora Fabianova, Jana Beresova, Luigi Vimercati, Silvio Tafuri, Mahsa Abedini, Giorgia Ditano, Shuffield S. Asafo, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: This study analyzed the determinants of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG titer at 6 months after 2-dose COVID-19 vaccination in an international cohort of healthcare workers. The results showed that female sex, young age, past infection, two vaccine doses, and mRNA and heterologous vaccination predicted higher antibody levels. These findings provide valuable data for comparison with trends observed with longer follow-ups.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Giovanni Visci, Carlotta Zunarelli, Ihab Mansour, Stefano Porru, Giuseppe De Palma, Xavier Duval, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Gianluca Spiteri, Angela Carta, Giuseppe Lippi, Giuseppe Verlato, Emanuele Sansone, Emma Sala, Massimo Lombardo, Mahsa Abedini, Francesco Violante, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: Characterizing immunological response following COVID-19 vaccination is crucial for public health. This study investigated the proportion, level, and determinants of humoral response in vaccinated healthcare workers. Results showed that almost all vaccinated individuals developed a humoral response, with better antibody levels observed in female, younger, and previously infected individuals.
MEDICINA DEL LAVORO
(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)
