Article
Environmental Sciences
Suhail A. Lone, Ghulam Jeelani, R. D. Deshpande, Abhijit Mukherjee, Scott Jasechko, Altaf Lone
Summary: This study analyzed stable oxygen and hydrogen isotope compositions of different water sources in the Upper Indus River Basin and found that groundwater recharge is mainly dependent on meltwaters, with glacial meltwaters and snowmelt contributing the most, while rainfall contributes the least.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Himanshu Kaushik, Mohd Soheb, Kalyan Biswal, A. L. Ramanathan, Om Kumar, Arbind Kumar Patel
Summary: Recent studies have shown that climate change-induced accelerated melting of glaciers in the Himalayas affects the chemical composition of surface water. However, the chemical weathering dynamics in the Ladakh region are not well understood due to a lack of in situ datasets. This study investigates the influence of two distinct catchments (Lato and Stok) on the meltwater chemistry of the Indus River and its tributary in the Western Himalayas. The results reveal that rock weathering, driven by the percentage of glacierized area and basin runoff, outweighs evaporation and precipitation in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiantian Ke, Di Zhang, Huaming Guo, Wei Xiu, Yi Zhao
Summary: This study profiles the genes and microbial communities associated with arsenic biogeochemical cycling in high arsenic groundwater in the Hetao Basin of China. The results show significant differences in microbial community structures between low and high arsenic groundwater samples, with higher microbial diversity indices in the high arsenic samples. The study also reveals the co-occurrence of arsenic functional genes in the high arsenic groundwater.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gulraiz Akhter, Yonggang Ge, Naveed Iqbal, Yanjun Shang, Muhammad Hasan
Summary: Managing sustainable groundwater resources is challenging due to their dynamic nature and overexploitation. This study evaluates remote sensing technology in comparison with conventional tools and methodologies to bridge data gaps for better groundwater management. The use of GRACE satellite data is helpful for quantifying aquifer behavior, providing valuable information for groundwater managers and policymakers. Future developments in space technology are envisioned to overcome current spatio-temporal challenges in groundwater management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Faizan Ur Rehman Qaiser, Fan Zhang, Ramesh Raj Pant, Chen Zeng, Nangyal Ghani Khan, Guanxing Wang
Summary: This study assessed the geochemical characteristics and associated health risks of arsenic in natural waters in the Indus River Basin (IRB), Pakistan. A total of 203 samples of different water types were collected and analyzed. The results showed that arsenic concentrations in the waters ranged from 1.1-26.45, 1.05-44.44, and 0.67-41.09 μg/L for surface water, shallow groundwater, and deep groundwater, respectively. The desorption of arsenic in oxidizing environments with elevated pH and Eh was identified as the controlling mechanism.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Fazlullah Akhtar, Rana Ali Nawaz, Mohsin Hafeez, Usman Khalid Awan, Christian Borgemeister, Bernhard Tischbein
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of GRACE in two different agroecological zones of the Indus Basin, showing a poor correlation between GRACE-derived GWSA and in-situ measurements, primarily influenced by the geomorphology and limited observation wells. Additionally, the study found a decreasing trend in groundwater abstraction over 15 years in both the LBDC and KRB regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fazle Yar Khan, Arshad Ashraf, Gulraiz Akhter, Muzaffar Ali Baig, Shams Ali Baig
Summary: This study evaluated groundwater recharge in the Neelum watershed of the Upper Indus Basin using water balance and geospatial modeling techniques. Results showed variations in groundwater recharge throughout the months, highlighting the importance of further hydrological studies to predict future changes in climate and land use for sustainable development of freshwater resources in the region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shoaib Ali, Qiumei Wang, Dong Liu, Qiang Fu, Md Mafuzur Rahaman, Muhammad Abrar Faiz, Muhammad Jehanzeb Masud Cheema
Summary: This study used GRACE data to evaluate the trend and depletion of groundwater storage, showing a decreasing trend in GWSA and over 80% of total variance variability explained by the first 2 EOF modes. Additionally, GRACE-derived GWSA demonstrated good correlations with model data and in situ data on seasonal and annual scales.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Suhail A. Lone, Gh. Jeelani, R. D. Deshpande, M. Sultan Bhat, Virendra Padhya
Summary: The meltwater from the Himalayan mountains is crucial for sustaining hydrological, ecological, and biological activities in upstream and downstream regions. With the shrinking cryospheric cover due to climate change, it is important to understand the hydrological processes and regimes to manage water resources properly. This study measured the isotopic values of river/stream-water in the Upper Indus River Basin, India, revealing significant spatio-temporal variability influenced by physiographic, hydrometeorological, and climatic factors.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ayan Das, Santanu Majumder, Sandipan Barman, Debashis Chatterjee, Sutapa Mukhopadhyay, Pinaki Ghosh, Chandra Nath Pal, Gopinath Saha
Summary: This study explores the geospatial relationship between basinal geomorphology and the distribution of arsenic in the Bengal Delta Plain, revealing heterogeneous patterns of arsenic distribution across different areas within the region. Statistical analysis identified varying contamination levels in different river basins, with geomorphological features playing a role in influencing arsenic distribution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Arpan Sarkar, Biswajit Paul, Gopala Krishna Darbha
Summary: The presence of arsenic in the groundwater of the densely-populated Bengal Basin has caused great misery for millions of people. The high levels of arsenic are primarily found in the shallow aquifers, where the redox conditions and biogeochemical activities allow the arsenic to be released from the grey sands. The deep aquifers generally have lower or no arsenic, and the infiltration of arsenic from the shallow aquifers is mainly caused by irrigation pumping.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sana Dhamija, Himanshu Joshi
Summary: Elevated arsenic concentrations in groundwater in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basin of India pose an alarming threat. This study employed AHP and FR models to assess arsenic occurrence and hazard, and produced arsenic hazard maps. The results indicate that the highest hazard likelihood is found around the Ganges River and in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and eastern and western regions of West Bengal.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Song Feng, Huaming Guo, Xinmiao Sun, Shuangbao Han
Summary: Arsenic pollution in groundwater is a global issue that has negative health effects on people. This study used artificial sweeteners to trace the effects of anthropogenic activities on the distribution of high arsenic groundwater. The results showed that the concentrations of artificial sweeteners were lower in higher arsenic groundwater samples, indicating a limited influence of anthropogenic activities. Geological processes were found to be the main reason for the formation of high arsenic groundwater.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suhail A. Lone, Ghulam Jeelani, Virendra Padhya, R. D. Deshpande
Summary: A reliable water supply in different Himalayan River basins is increasingly important. However, these water resources are under serious threat due to climate change. This study used stable water isotope data to identify and estimate the different sources of river flow in the Upper Indus River Basin in India.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel M. Saftner, Steven N. Bacon, Monica M. Arienzo, Erika Robtoy, Karen Schlauch, Iva Neveux, Joseph J. Grzymski, Michele Carbone
Summary: Chronic exposure to high levels of arsenic in drinking water is a global health concern, particularly in the western Great Basin region. A logistic regression model was developed to predict the probability of elevated arsenic in alluvial aquifers and assess the geologic hazard level for domestic well populations. The model showed a high probability of elevated arsenic in untreated well water for a significant portion of the domestic well users in northern Nevada, northeastern California, and western Utah.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Madhumita Chakraborty, Anith Kumar Mishra, Abhijit Mukherjee
Summary: The study found significant spatial variability in concentrations of redox-sensitive solutes, such as arsenic and manganese, in the groundwater within the aquifers of the Ganges River delta. Investigating differences in hydrostratigraphic framework and groundwater evolutionary pathways across the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River, the study identified a complex interplay between aquifer architecture, groundwater chemistry, and redox conditions as factors controlling arsenic and manganese cycling.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Madhumita Chakraborty, Abhijit Mukherjee, Kazi Matin Ahmed, Alan E. Fryar, Animesh Bhattacharya, Anwar Zahid, Raja Das, Siddhartha Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study developed a high-resolution, regional-scale hydrostratigraphic model of the Ganges River delta and analyzed the distribution patterns of arsenic (As) as a function of the hydrostratigraphy. The results revealed that the hydrostratigraphy is spatially variable and can be divided into three distinct aquifer subsystems. The spatial distribution of As differs in each subsystem, and the aquitards in the subsystems act as natural barriers to the infiltration of As to deeper aquifer zones.
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suhail A. Lone, Ghulam Jeelani, Virendra Padhya, R. D. Deshpande
Summary: A reliable water supply in different Himalayan River basins is increasingly important. However, these water resources are under serious threat due to climate change. This study used stable water isotope data to identify and estimate the different sources of river flow in the Upper Indus River Basin in India.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manoj Kumar Yadav, Duduku Saidulu, Partha Sarathi Ghosal, Abhijit Mukherjee, Ashok Kumar Gupta
Summary: Adsorption is widely used for arsenic remediation, but the proper management of arsenic-laden spent media remains a major challenge. This review summarizes the various adsorbents and their reuse methods, as well as safe management practices. It also discusses the characteristics, pollution, leaching factors, and sustainability assessment framework of spent media. The review critically examines the field practices of spent adsorbent management and provides guidance for further research and implementation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Animesh Bhattacharya, Saswata Sahu, Namrata Sahu, Arup Das, Chandreyee Das, Viji John, Soumyajit Sarkar, Srimanti Duttagupta, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Abhijit Mukherjee, Partha Sarathi Ghosal
Summary: Environmental pollution of drinking water and its mitigation policies are significant global sustainability challenges. Mass awareness experiments and implementation of water supply projects can effectively manage arsenic pollution in drinking water and change people's behavior. Hotspot analysis and prediction models help assess the impact of awareness programs on public behavior.
GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Anand Aind, Pragnaditya Malakar, Soumyajit Sarkar, Abhijit Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence and mobilization of fluoride (F) in groundwater in a semi-arid environment using groundwater and an artificial intelligence model. The results suggest that the mineralogy of the unsaturated zone has a greater influence on F mobilization into groundwater than the unsaturated zone F inventory and land-use patterns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Poulomee Coomar, Kousik Das, Palash Debnath, Swati Verma, Prerona Das, Ashis Biswas, Abhijit Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigates the role of submarine groundwater discharge in transporting arsenic from the Ganges river delta to the Bay of Bengal. The results reveal the presence of a plume carrying up to 30 μg/L of dissolved arsenic towards the sea. Arsenic distribution and transport are controlled by the Fe-Mn redox cycle and influenced by terrestrial groundwater discharge.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soumyajit Sarkar, Abhijit Mukherjee, Madhumita Chakraborty, Md Tahseen Quamar, Srimanti Duttagupta, Animesh Bhattacharya
Summary: Elevated fluoride in groundwater is a serious problem in India, affecting the health of a large population that relies on groundwater. This study explores the relationship between tectonics and fluoride distribution in groundwater using machine learning models. The random forest model is found to be the most accurate, and two high-risk areas are identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Abhijit Mukherjee, Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Kirpa Ram, Dipankar Saha
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Suhail A. Lone, Gh. Jeelani, R. D. Deshpande, M. Sultan Bhat, Virendra Padhya
Summary: The meltwater from the Himalayan mountains is crucial for sustaining hydrological, ecological, and biological activities in upstream and downstream regions. With the shrinking cryospheric cover due to climate change, it is important to understand the hydrological processes and regimes to manage water resources properly. This study measured the isotopic values of river/stream-water in the Upper Indus River Basin, India, revealing significant spatio-temporal variability influenced by physiographic, hydrometeorological, and climatic factors.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Abhijit Mukherjee, Soumendra N. Bhanja, Matthew Rodell, Yoshihide Wada, Prangaditya Malakar, Dipankar Saha, Alan M. MacDonald
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pragnaditya Malakar, Soumendra N. Bhanja, Adya Aiswarya Dash, Dipankar Saha, Ranjan Kumar Ray, Sudeshna Sarkar, Anwar Zahid, Abhijit Mukherjee
Summary: The lack of spatial and depth-dependent groundwater pumping information hinders data-guided groundwater level modeling in stressed South Asian aquifers. Machine learning models show promise in accurately predicting groundwater levels in the affected regions, with emphasis on the significance of temporal and depth factors.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Soumyajit Sarkar, Abhijit Mukherjee, Balaji Senapati, Srimanti Duttagupta
Summary: This study investigates the impact of climate change on groundwater nitrate pollution in a highly groundwater-irrigated area in northwest India. The findings suggest that climate change can increase the risk of GWNO(3) pollution, but this risk can be reduced with restricted fertilizer usage. The central, south, and southeastern parts of the study area are identified as persistent high-risk zones for GWNO(3) pollution.
ACS ENVIRONMENTAL AU
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Tridip Bhowmik, Soumyajit Sarkar, Animesh Bhattacharya, Abhijit Mukherjee
Summary: This article provides a critical review of mitigation strategies for arsenic pollution, including technologies, practices, opportunities, and challenges. The adaptability factors of arsenic mitigation strategies are discussed, along with a review of natural solutions through exploration of hydrostratigraphic heterogeneous aquifers. Insights and experiences from a large network of community drinking water supplies in South Asia are also discussed. These findings will help identify future scopes for more efficient safe drinking water supply and distribution in arsenic-affected regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Soumyajit Sarkar, Abhijit Mukherjee, Srimanti Dutta Gupta, Soumendra Nath Bhanja, Animesh Bhattacharya
Summary: Using machine learning models, this study predicts the extent of groundwater nitrate contamination risk in India and identifies climate variables and anthropogenic influence as important factors for predicting the risk. The findings show that about 37% of India's land area and 380 million people are exposed to elevated nitrate. This study quantitatively assesses the risk of groundwater nitrate pollution and provides an effective approach for public health safety.
ACS ES&T ENGINEERING
(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)