Review
Genetics & Heredity
Toshifumi Minamoto
Summary: In an era of severe biodiversity loss, biological monitoring is becoming increasingly important. The analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a new method that can revolutionize the monitoring of aquatic ecosystems. Over the past decade, macro-organismal eDNA analysis has made significant progress and is quickly becoming the preferred method for non-destructive and non-invasive biological monitoring. This review summarizes the development and techniques of macro-organismal eDNA analysis, and discusses the future prospects of combining these methods with advanced analytical techniques in the fields of molecular biology and molecular genetics.
Article
Ecology
Michael Tessler, Seth W. W. Cunningham, Melissa R. R. Ingala, Sally D. D. Warring, Mercer R. R. Brugler
Summary: Environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing, which collects DNA from living cells or shed DNA in the environment, has greatly benefited microbial ecologists. With the advancement of metabarcoding and metagenomics, eDNA methods have become increasingly powerful and affordable. However, these methods are evolving rapidly, making it overwhelming for newcomers. This review provides a starting point for microbial ecologists, covering study design, sample collection, sequencing technology selection, lab protocols, equipment, and bioinformatic tools, with a focus on the application of eDNA in restoration.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bayissa Chala, Feyissa Hamde
Summary: Vector-borne emerging and re-emerging diseases pose significant public health challenges globally. Interactions among pathogens, hosts, environment, and social demographic factors are key to the emergence and re-emergence of these diseases. Ongoing evolution of pathogens, population growth, urbanization, and climate change are among the factors linked with the appearance and resurgence of vector-borne infectious diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaushar Kagzi, Robert M. Hechler, Gregor F. Fussmann, Melania E. Cristescu
Summary: This study investigates the degradation of environmental DNA (eDNA) and environmental RNA (eRNA) under different pH conditions. The results show that eRNA decays more rapidly than eDNA, and eDNA degrades more slowly under acidic conditions. This study provides a basis for assessing the persistence and degradation dynamics of eRNA and eDNA under ecologically relevant pH conditions.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Review
Biology
Toshiaki S. Jo
Summary: Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a cost-effective and non-destructive biomonitoring method with high detection sensitivity in terrestrial and aquatic environments. However, false-positive results can occur due to the detection of aged eDNA that has been released from the individual and detected at a site away from its source. This manuscript proposes new methodologies to estimate the age of eDNA and highlights the shorter persistence of environmental RNA (eRNA) compared to eDNA, aiming to improve the accuracy and reliability of eDNA-based monitoring.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Opale Coutant, Cecile Richard-Hansen, Benoit de Thoisy, Jean-Baptiste Decotte, Alice Valentini, Tony Dejean, Regis Vigouroux, Jerome Murienne, Sebastien Brosse
Summary: The study found that aquatic eDNA metabarcoding has the potential to inventory mammals in Neotropical environments, providing additional data for diurnal nonaquatic species and detecting species not found in line transect surveys, such as semi-aquatic, aquatic and nocturnal terrestrial and arboreal species. Although further developments are needed, eDNA can be used as a complement to traditional surveys.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ariane Atteia, Beatrice Bec, Camille Gianaroli, Ophelie Serais, Isaure Quetel, Franck Lagarde, Angelique Gobet
Summary: Sequential membrane filtration and centrifugation are two commonly used methods for monitoring the diversity of aquatic microbial eukaryotes in water samples. This study compared the two methods in the Thau lagoon, France, and found that centrifugation led to similar ecological conclusions as the two filtrated fractions combined, making it a time-efficient alternative.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Miwa Takahashi, Mattia Sacco, Joshua H. Kestel, Georgia Nester, Matthew A. Campbell, Mieke van der Heyde, Matthew J. Heydenrych, David J. Juszkiewicz, Paul Nevill, Kathryn L. Dawkins, Cindy Bessey, Kristen Fernandes, Haylea Miller, Matthew Power, Mahsa Mousavi-Derazmahalleh, Joshua P. Newton, Nicole E. White, Zoe T. Richards, Morten E. Allentoft
Summary: Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a rapidly growing biomonitoring tool due to its time efficiency and sensitivity. The field of eDNA is moving fast and diversifying, despite ongoing debates on standardization. This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of aquatic eDNA methods and offers guidance for best practices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Walter Quilumbaquin, Andrea Carrera-Gonzalez, Christine Van der Heyden, Mauricio Ortega-Andrade
Summary: This study applied eDNA-based biomonitoring analyses and visual encounter surveys (VES) to detect the diversity of aquatic amphibians in the Tena River micro-basin (TRMB). The results showed that eDNA had a greater capacity to detect amphibians in aquatic environments compared to VES, providing more reliable and detailed information for conservation strategies in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Vera G. G. Fonseca, Phil I. I. Davison, Veronique Creach, David Stone, David Bass, Hannah J. J. Tidbury
Summary: Aquatic non-indigenous species (NIS) pose threats to biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and the global economy. Traditional methods of NIS monitoring have limitations, leading to the development of DNA-based methods, particularly environmental DNA (eDNA) tools, which offer rapid and cost-effective detection of NIS. eDNA tools can increase detection and sensitivity for rare and elusive species, making them valuable as early warning tools. Balancing method sensitivity, logistical requirements, and costs is crucial for future management decisions.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Abhilasha Pankaj Boruah, Kiran T. Thakur
Summary: The rapid spread of arboviral infections, which are transmitted by arthropods, has become a global health concern. These infections can cause a wide range of clinical presentations, from asymptomatic infection to severe neurological diseases. The pathogenesis of arboviral infections is still being investigated, but shared neuroanatomical pathways among these viruses may provide insights for future therapeutic targets. It is crucial to consider the potential role of global climate change and human environmental disruption in the shifting infection transmission patterns and distribution of arboviral vectors when assessing patients with encephalitic presentations.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pedro F. P. Brandao-Dias, Daniel M. C. Hallack, Elise D. D. Snyder, Jennifer L. L. Tank, Diogo Bolster, Sabrina Volponi, Arial J. J. Shogren, Gary A. A. Lamberti, Kyle Bibby, Scott P. P. Egan
Summary: Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a powerful tool for detecting target organisms remotely. This study explores the possibility of obtaining longitudinal dynamics information on targets by separating different size components of eDNA within a sample. The results show that medium-sized particles decay more slowly and increase in proportion over time. Different sizes of eDNA particles do not decay independently, but a parsimonious mathematical model best explains the data. A framework for discerning target distance and abundance with eDNA data is proposed.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Serge Morand, Claire Lajaunie
Summary: This study shows that global deforestation and changes in vegetation cover can promote outbreaks of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, especially in tropical countries. The expansion of oil palm plantations is also associated with the occurrence of vector-borne diseases. Therefore, preserving forest ecosystems is crucial for maintaining human health.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Parasitology
Bernd Sures, Milen Nachev, Jessica Schwelm, Daniel Grabner, Christian Selbach
Summary: Anthropogenic stressors are causing significant changes in aquatic habitats and the organisms living within them. However, we still have limited understanding of how parasites and their hosts respond to these environmental stressors and how the host-parasite communities will be affected. This article provides an overview of the impacts of major stressors in aquatic ecosystems and highlights the consequences for aquatic parasites at different levels. It also suggests future research directions to enhance our understanding of the responses of aquatic host-parasite systems to stressors.
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
DeAnna J. Friedman-Klabanoff, Megan Birkhold, Mara T. Short, Timothy R. Wilson, Claudio R. Meneses, Joshua R. Lacsina, Fabiano Oliveira, Shaden Kamhawi, Jesus G. Valenzuela, Sally Hunsberger, Allyson Mateja, Gregory Stoloff, Olga Pleguezuelos, Matthew J. Memoli, Matthew B. Laurens
Summary: This study evaluated the immunogenicity and safety of a mosquito salivary peptide vaccine in healthy adults. The results showed that the vaccine had a favorable safety profile and induced robust immune responses. Further research will determine if the vaccine translates into clinical efficacy against mosquito-borne diseases.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Takashi Furukawa, Takahisa Ueno, Mina Matsumura, Mohan Amarasiri, Kazunari Sei
Summary: Our study found that PEF technology can effectively inactivate bacteria with antibiotic resistance genes, with initial voltage being the most important parameter. Frequency can affect treatment duration, but ARGs are more difficult to be inactivated than ARB.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soyoung Lee, Tomohiro Tobino, Fumiyuki Nakajima
Summary: This study aimed to select appropriate feeding conditions for evaluating estuarine sediment toxicity with Grandidierella japonica. The KB-T10 feeding condition showed the highest survival rate and repeatability, successfully achieving the LC50 estimation in fluoranthene spiked-sediment toxicity test. The use of TetraMin and Kemble sediment is proposed for 10-day static spiked-sediment toxicity tests with G. japonica. Further improvements are needed for OECD sediment in seawater to increase survival rate and prevent chemical loss.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aye Mya Sithu Shein, Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Paul G. Higgins, Cameron Hurst, Shuichi Abe, Parichart Hongsing, Naphat Chantaravisoot, Thammakorn Saethang, Sirirat Luk-in, Tingting Liao, Sumanee Nilgate, Ubolrat Rirerm, Naris Kueakulpattana, Sukrit Srisakul, Apichaya Aryukarn, Matchima Laowansiri, Lee Yin Hao, Manta Yonpiam, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Teerasit Techawiwattanaboon, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Mohan Amarasiri, Puey Ounjai, Rosalyn Kupwiwat, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, Vishnu Nayak Badavath, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Anthony Kicic, Tanittha Chatsuwan
Summary: The global prevalence of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (ColRkp) with chromosomal and plasmid-mediated LPS alterations has increased steadily. Our study demonstrated the extensively and pandrug-resistant characteristics of ColRkp among carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRkp). We discovered significant associations between extensively drug-resistant bacteria (XDR) and pandrug-resistant bacteria (PDR) ColRkp.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Mohan Amarasiri, Parichart Hongsing, Cameron Hurst, Charin Modchang, Sudarat Chadsuthi, Suparinthon Anupong, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, Ali Hosseini S. M. Rad, Stefan Fernandez, Angkana T. Huang, Naris Kueakulpattana, Chanikan Tanasatitchai, Porames Vatanaprasan, Thammakorn Saethang, Sirirat Luk-in, Robin James Storer, Puey Ounjai, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Daisuke Sano, Takashi Furukawa, Kazunari Sei, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Nattiya Hirankarn, Paul G. Higgins, Anthony Kicic, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Alexander D. McLellan, Shuichi Abe
Summary: The study detected monkeypox viral DNA in wastewater samples from various locations in Bangkok, suggesting that wastewater could be a complementary source for detecting viral DNA and predicting outbreaks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Mohan Amarasiri, Tsubasa Takezawa, Bikash Malla, Takashi Furukawa, Jeevan B. Sherchand, Eiji Haramoto, Kazunari Sei
Summary: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria-associated infections cause over 1.2 million deaths annually worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries, the regulation of antibiotic consumption for human and veterinary use is ineffective, leading to the presence of antibiotics in aquatic environments and the dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Monitoring antibiotic resistance genes in aquatic environments is crucial for understanding the prevalence of antibiotic resistance determinants in these countries.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Takashi Furukawa, Tohru Mekata, Mohan Amarasiri, Kazunari Sei
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and fate of vancomycin-resistant heterotrophic bacteria and resistance genes in a wastewater treatment plant. The results showed that a significant number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are flowing into the WWTP from urban areas and being released into the aquatic environment. High existence ratios of VCM-resistant HTB and resistance genes were found in both wastewater and sludge samples, indicating their continuous circulation within the WWTP.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sital Uprety, Samendra P. Sherchan, Preeti Narayanan, Bipin Dangol, Marika Maggos, Alex Celmer, Joanna Shisler, Mohan Amarasiri, Daisuke Sano, Thanh H. Nguyen
Summary: Disaster-induced displacement often leads to people living in temporary settlements with limited infrastructure and access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. A study conducted in communities affected by the Nepal 2015 earthquake found that housing type influenced the presence of pathogens in water, with temporary settlements showing higher frequencies of certain target genes of pathogenic bacteria. This study highlights the importance of designing interventions to disrupt multiple transmission pathways and reduce pathogen exposure, particularly in rural settings.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Letter
Infectious Diseases
Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Mohan Amarasiri, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, Cameron Hurst, Charin Modchang, Sudarat Chadsuthi, Suparinthon Anupong, Kazuhiko Miyanaga, Longzhu Cui, Stefan Fernandez, Angkana T. Huang, Puey Ounjai, Ratana Tacharoenmuang, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Daisuke Sano, Takashi Furukawa, Kazunari Sei, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Paul G. Higgins, Asuka Nanbo, Anthony Kicic, Andrew C. Singer, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Sam Trowsdale, Aisha Khatib, Kenji Shibuya, Shuichi Abe, Hitoshi Ishikawa, Parichart Hongsing
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dhammika Leshan, Aye Mya Sithu Shein, Cameron Hurst, Peter N. Monk, Parichart Hongsing, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, William Graham Fox Ditcham, Puey Ounjai, Thammakorn Saethang, Naphat Chantaravisoot, Pattama Wapeesittipan, Sirirat Luk-in, Sasipen Sae-Joo, Sumanee Nilgate, Ubolrat Rirerm, Chanikan Tanasatitchai, Naris Kueakulpattana, Matchima Laowansiri, Tingting Liao, Rosalyn Kupwiwat, Rojrit Rojanathanes, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Somkanya Tungsanga, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Vishnu Nayak Badavath, S. M. Ali Hosseini, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Nattiya Hirankarn, Robin James Storer, Longzhu Cui, Mohan Amarasiri, Hitoshi Ishikawa, Paul G. Higgins, Stephen M. Stick, Anthony Kicic, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Shuichi Abe
Summary: The novel aztreonam-Ca-EDTA or ceftazidime-avibactam-Ca-EDTA combinations show favorable efficacy and safety in treating carbapenemase-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPKp) infections.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Mohan Amarasiri, Parichart Hongsing, Cameron Hurst, Charin Modchang, Sudarat Chadsuthi, Suparinthon Anupong, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, S. M. Ali Hosseini Rad, Stefan Fernandez, Angkana T. Huang, Porames Vatanaprasan, Dylan John Jay, Thammakorn Saethang, Sirirat Luk-in, Robin James Storer, Puey Ounjai, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Daisuke Sano, Takashi Furukawa, Kazunari Sei, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Nattiya Hirankarn, Paul G. Higgins, Anthony Kicic, Andrew C. Singer, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Sam Trowsdale, Shuichi Abe, Alexander D. McLellan, Hitoshi Ishikawa
Summary: This study analyzed wastewater samples from 186 urban and rural subdistricts in nine provinces of Thailand to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA variants. The results showed that wastewater RNA concentrations could be used to estimate real-time incidence and predict outbreaks earlier than official reports.
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Suparinthon Anupong, Tanakorn Chantanasaro, Chaiwat Wilasang, Natcha C. Jitsuk, Chayanin Sararat, Kan Sornbundit, Busara Pattanasiri, Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Mohan Amarasiri, Sudarat Chadsuthi, Charin Modchang
Summary: This study used an age structured modeling approach to examine the effectiveness of different vaccination strategies, prioritization, and rollout speeds in low- and middle-income countries. The findings suggest that combining different vaccines and prioritizing certain age groups can be effective in reducing COVID-19 infections and deaths. Rapid vaccine rollout speeds are also crucial in controlling the pandemic.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Aye Mya Sithu Shein, Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Cameron Hurst, Peter N. Monk, Mohan Amarasiri, Vishnu Nayak Badavath, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, William Graham Fox Ditcham, Puey Ounjai, Thammakorn Saethang, Naphat Chantaravisoot, Wanwara Thuptimdang, Sirirat Luk-in, Sumanee Nilgate, Ubolrat Rirerm, Chanikan Tanasatitchai, Naris Kueakulpattana, Matchima Laowansiri, Tingting Liao, Rosalyn Kupwiwat, Rojrit Rojanathanes, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Arsa Thammahong, Hitoshi Ishikawa, Daniel Pletzer, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Pattama Wapeesittipan, S. M. Ali Hosseini Rad, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Robin James Storer, Kazuhiko Miyanaga, Longzhu Cui, Hiroshi Hamamoto, Paul G. Higgins, Anthony Kicic, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Parichart Hongsing, Shuichi Abe
Summary: This study tested the efficacy of a combination therapy using phage and an adjuvant in treating multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. The results showed that intranasal inhalation of phage along with CaEDTA successfully resensitized the bacteria to specific antibiotics, indicating its potential as a therapy for respiratory tract infections.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(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)
