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Environmental Sciences
Carlotta Malagoli, Marcella Malavolti, Lauren A. Wise, Erica Balboni, Sara Fabbi, Sergio Teggi, Giovanni Palazzi, Monica Cellini, Maurizio Poli, Paolo Zanichelli, Barbara Notari, Andrea Cherubini, Marco Vinceti, Tommaso Filippini
Summary: A study found that children living close to high-voltage power lines and exposed to magnetic fields have an increased risk of leukemia. The study used methods such as registry data and population controls, and adjusted for potential confounding factors. The results showed that children living within 100 meters of high-voltage power lines had an increased risk of leukemia.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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Environmental Sciences
Aryana T. Amoon, John Swanson, Corrado Magnani, Christoffer Johansen, Leeka Kheifets
Summary: The latest pooled analysis indicates that exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields does not increase the risk of childhood leukemia, and there is a decreasing trend in risk over time.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Adel Z. El Dein, Osama E. Gouda, Matti Lehtonen, Mohamed M. F. Darwish
Summary: The electric and magnetic fields generated by overhead high voltage transmission lines have biological effects on the human body, making it a critical problem for new construction. This article discusses two novel methods for reducing electric and magnetic fields, and validates their effectiveness through a case study.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ala Manohar, Vembakam Vijayakanth, S. V. Prabhakar Vattikuti, Panchanathan Manivasagan, Eue-Soon Jang, Krishnamoorthi Chintagumpala, Ki Hyeon Kim
Summary: By doping with Ca2+ ions, designed CaxMg1-xFe2O4 (x = 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5) magnetic nanoparticles exhibit significant cubic spinel shapes with excellent heating efficiency and biocompatibility. In vitro cytotoxicity experiments show that these nanoparticles are non-toxic to cells and suitable for biomedical applications, especially in MHT cancer therapy.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
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Oncology
Xiao Luo, Hui Xie, Yadi Yang, Cheng Zhang, Yijun Zhang, Yue Li, Qiuxia Yang, Deling Wang, Yingwei Luo, Zhijun Mai, Chuanmiao Xie, Shaohan Yin
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FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marian Kalocsay, Matthew J. Berberich, Robert A. Everley, Maulik K. Nariya, Mirra Chung, Benjamin Gaudio, Chiara Victor, Gary A. Bradshaw, Robyn J. Eisert, Marc Hafner, Peter K. Sorger, Caitlin E. Mills, Kartik Subramanian
Summary: Quantitative proteomics was performed on 60 human-derived breast cancer cell line models, resulting in the identification and characterization of subtypes of breast cancer. The datasets were found to conform to known transcriptional subtypes and are freely available for public use. These datasets can be used in combination with other measurements to predict drug response, provide context in signaling pathway models, and identify markers of sensitivity or resistance to therapeutics.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katherine Ellis, Rachael Wood
Summary: The objective of this study was to compare the invasiveness of three available endometriotic cell lines to cancer cell lines and assess consistency across different invasion assays. The results showed that the endometriotic cell lines exhibited similar invasiveness to the cancer cell lines and there were no significant differences. The expression of E-Cadherin declined in the invaded EEC12Z cells, supporting the hypothesis of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition influencing the invasiveness of peritoneal endometriosis cell line.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ehsan Hosseini
Summary: Recent research has shown that there may be direct brain-to-brain communication between different animals, possibly achieved through the perception and conversion of magnetic fields. The magnetic field plays an important role in the brains of animals, and iron particles found in the brain may have the ability to perceive magnetic fields and transmit information.
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Environmental Sciences
A. Nguyen, C. M. Crespi, X. Vergara, L. Kheifets
Summary: Close residential proximity to powerlines and high magnetic fields exposure may be associated with elevated childhood leukemia risks. Commercial plant nurseries in California may use pesticides, a potential childhood leukemia risk factor. However, the study did not fully support plant nurseries as an explanation for observed childhood leukemia risks related to powerline proximity and magnetic fields exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jonathan R. Young, Julie A. Ressler, Joanne E. Mortimer, Daniel Schmolze, Mariko Fitzgibbons, Bihong T. Chen
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Massimo E. Maffei
Summary: This review examines the relationship between human exposure to electromagnetic fields and cancer, focusing on epidemiological studies indicating a positive correlation. It also discusses the in vivo and in vitro effects of electromagnetic fields on cancer and explores the use of magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic nanoparticles in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thanh-Luu Cao, Tuan-Anh Le, Yaser Hadadian, Jungwon Yoon
Summary: The study suggests that for small tumor sizes, high duty cycle pulsed powers are more effective than continuous power in magnetic hyperthermia, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Utilizing high duty cycle pulsed powers could be an efficient approach for treating breast tumors with lower heating power requirements.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Mathematics
Ionel Pavel, Camelia Petrescu, Valeriu David, Eduard Lunca
Summary: Due to the increasing number, diversity and spreading of magnetic field sources, there is a growing need to determine the field levels of human exposure. This paper presents a hybrid method for estimating the temporal and spatial distribution of magnetic flux density caused by overhead power lines (OPL). The method combines experimental measurements, numerical simulations, and analytical simulations to establish maps of magnetic flux density distribution on extended areas. The proposed method is verified using different measurements and simulation results, with a difference of under 5.5% between the estimated and simulated values of magnetic flux density.
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Environmental Sciences
Raffaella Lazzarini, Maria Elexpuru-Zabaleta, Francesco Piva, Matteo Giulietti, Gianluca Fulgenzi, Maria Fiorella Tartaglione, Laura Zingaretti, Adriano Tagliabracci, Matteo Valentino, Lory Santarelli, Massimo Bracci
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-MF) on breast cancer cells. The results showed that ELF-MF increased cell viability, cellular morphology, oxidative stress response, and altered proteomic profile in breast cancer cells. Moreover, ELF-MF exposure also affected cell adhesion, migration, and invasion abilities, as well as induced changes in mitochondrial function.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tommaso Filippini, Elizabeth E. Hatch, Marco Vinceti
Summary: ALS is a neurodegenerative disease with a fatal prognosis and unknown etiology. Some environmental risk factors, including exposure to magnetic fields, have been suggested. Recent studies have shown positive associations in occupationally-exposed populations, but the link with residential exposure is still debated. Advanced biostatistical tools have found limited evidence of a small association between residential exposure to magnetic fields and ALS.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)