Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yang Hu, Mengfei Cong, Han Yan, Xia Sun, Zailei Yang, Guangmu Tang, Wanli Xu, Xinping Zhu, Hongtao Jia
Summary: The addition of biochar significantly increased maize yield and changed the composition of soil microbial community in aeolian soils. The addition of biochar reduced the edge number, average degree, and robustness of the rhizosphere bacterial network, but had no significant effect on the fungal network properties. Bacterial community assembly was controlled by deterministic processes, while fungi were mainly controlled by stochastic processes. The addition of biochar led to a transformation of bacterial community assembly processes from deterministic to stochastic.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Rosalie B. Calderon, Changyoon Jeong, Hyun-Hwoi Ku, Lyndon M. Coghill, Young Jeong Ju, Nayong Kim, Jong Hyun Ham
Summary: The study investigated the impact of biochar, poultry litter, and a combination of both on the soil microbiome in soybean cultivation. Results showed that the treatments moderately changed microbial community composition and structure, with differential abundance analysis identifying genera significantly affected. Soil chemical properties and nutrient cycling were found to influence community variability, highlighting the role of soil carbon amendment in promoting beneficial bacteria and soybean growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Duo Jiang, Yu Li, Jianmin Wang, Xinyu Lv, Zhao Jiang, Bo Cao, Jianhua Qu, Shouyi Ma, Ying Zhang
Summary: In this study, it was found that inoculation of soybean with Bradyrhizobium japonicum AC20 can increase nitrogen and leghemoglobin content, thus alleviating the inhibitory effect of atrazine on soybean growth. AC20 inoculation also increased the abundance of Acidobacteria and Actinobacteria in the rhizosphere, regulating amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism in soybean seedlings. These findings provide valuable information for enhancing atrazine tolerance in soybean seedlings through rhizobium application.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mabruk Adams, Junxiang Xie, Yaofeng Chang, Arthur Wendinso Judicael Kabore, Chongjun Chen
Summary: The Anammox process has been widely studied for optimizing performance in biological nitrogen removal from wastewaters. The addition of 5% coconut biochar led to the fastest startup with 96% ammonium removal efficiency in 46 days, while different biochar types resulted in varied microbial communities in the setups.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Fazal, Zhongling Wen, Minkai Yang, Changyi Wang, Chenyu Hao, Xiaohui Lai, Wencai Jie, Liu Yang, Zhuoyu He, Huan Yang, Jinfeng Cai, Jinliang Qi, Guihua Lu, Kechang Niu, Shucun Sun, Yonghua Yang
Summary: Plant roots continuously influence the rhizosphere and recruit microorganisms with desirable functions. The effects of genetically engineered (GE) crops on the rhizosphere microbiome need further research. This study analyzed the effects of triple-transgenic soybean cultivation and glyphosate application on the bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere, surrounding, and bulk soil compartments. The results revealed that the treatments significantly influenced the diversity, composition, and function of the microbial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yun Peng, Pingjin Yang, Xiaoming Wang, Yanyan Zhang, Xuya Peng, Lei Li
Summary: The study reveals that deterministic processes may play a larger role in shaping the microbial community than stochastic processes regardless of the level and mode of TAN stress. Under high ammonia stress, acetogens are inhibited, leading to deterioration of AD process function.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sylvie Estrela, Jean C. C. Vila, Nanxi Lu, Djordje Bajic, Maria Rebolleda-Gomez, Chang -Yu Chang, Joshua E. Goldford, Alicia Sanchez-Gorostiaga, Alvaro Sanchez
Summary: The study found that family-level convergence in microbial communities reflects a reproducible metabolic organization, while taxonomic divergence among replicate communities arises from multistability in population dynamics. Multistability can lead to alternative functional states in closed ecosystems but not in metacommunities.
Article
Ecology
Emily B. Graham, Joseph E. Knelman
Summary: Understanding the processes of microbial community assembly is crucial for comprehending the role of microorganisms in ecosystem restoration and for optimizing management strategies. Important factors to consider when evaluating microbial community structure in the context of ecosystem recovery include: variations in community assembly processes, linkages to ecosystem function, and measurable microbial community attributes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhanyu Guo, Heyang Zhou, Hua Yin, Xipeng Wei, Zhi Dang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of biochar on the biodegradation of BDE-47 and explored the interaction and assembly mechanism of the functional bacterial consortium QY2. The results showed that the addition of biochar significantly increased the biodegradation efficiency of BDE-47 by QY2. The presence of biochar promoted electron transfer in the biofilm through the strong interaction with redox-active extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), leading to enhanced debromination degradation of BDE-47. The assembly model and molecular ecological networks analysis revealed that the bacterial community assembly in biofilms was mainly driven by deterministic processes, resulting in higher biodiversity and broader habitat niche breadth for QY2 in response to BDE-47 disturbance.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pingping Wang, Junli Cao, Liangang Mao, Lizhen Zhu, Yanning Zhang, Lan Zhang, Hongyun Jiang, Yongquan Zheng, Xingang Liu
Summary: The application of H3PO4-modified biochar can enhance the sorption capacity for atrazine, leading to delayed degradation in soil and accelerated microbial remediation, ultimately reducing the environmental risk of atrazine and benefiting soil microbial ecology.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeng-Hui Diao, Wen-Xuan Zhang, Jing-Yi Liang, Shi-Ting Huang, Fu-Xin Dong, Liu Yan, Wei Qian, Wei Chu
Summary: This study demonstrated the efficient removal of herbicide ATZ from soil using the BC-nZVI/PMS process, showcasing a synergistic effect between BC/PMS and nZVI/PMS processes. Additionally, coexisting pollutants such as Cu and Cd were also simultaneously removed from soil using this process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lloyd D. Potts, Alex Douglas, Luis J. Perez Calderon, James A. Anderson, Ursula Witte, James Prosser, Cecile Gubry-Rangin
Summary: Acute environmental perturbations cause changes in microbial community composition and selection of different phylotypes, while chronic perturbations maintain community stability and can lead to the establishment of alternative stable states. This study also demonstrates the functional resilience of ecosystem following environmental perturbations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaoqing Zhang, Liqiu Zhang, Naga Raju Maddela, Hong Li, Yulin An, Shugeng Li
Summary: This study assessed the effects of elevated Cr(VI) on partial denitrification process. The results showed that Cr(VI) exposure significantly decreased nitrite accumulation rate and increased COD removal efficiencies. Cr(VI) exposure also stimulated the synthesis of certain substances in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and caused changes in functional groups of EPS. Biodiversity decreased under Cr(VI) stresses and microbial community structures shifted accordingly.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Youpei Qu, Jingbo Qu, Wencong Yan, Tian Yue, Quanguo Zhang, Weiming Yi, Xiaofeng Liu, Yong Sun
Summary: The addition of biochar in composting process can enhance the maturity and fertility of compost products, and regulate the structure and function of microbial communities significantly.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohui Ji, Xiangfeng Yao, Xianxu Li, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental concentrations of atrazine on the soil microbial community. The results showed that the number of culturable bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes decreased significantly with the increase of atrazine concentration, showing a certain dose-effect relationship. Overall, this study demonstrates that atrazine has a certain influence on soil microorganisms and provides an objective assessment of the ecological risk of atrazine to soil microorganisms.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
T. Abo-Shaban, S. S. Sharna, S. Hosie, C. Y. Q. Lee, G. K. Balasuriya, S. J. McKeown, A. E. Franks, E. L. Hill-Yardin
Summary: Individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder often experience tissue inflammation and gastrointestinal dysfunction, and the gut-associated lymphoid tissue plays a crucial role in these conditions. The interaction between Peyer's patches and the enteric nervous system is important for regulating gastrointestinal function and influencing mood and behavior. Understanding the functions of analogous tissues such as caecal patches is also important. Researching these tissues is essential for understanding the underlying causes of inflammatory disorders and gastrointestinal dysfunction in neurodevelopmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF NEURAL TRANSMISSION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Qi Yang, Xueling Yang, Xiaowei Huang, Wenwu Ye, Tianyu Wang, Zhongyi Cheng, Jiachun Shi, Yong Li, Jianming Xu, Yan He
Summary: While seed coating with fungicide is commonly used in soybean culture to control diseases, its impact on root-associated microbial communities remains understudied. This study found that fungicide seed coating had a greater effect on endophytic communities, including root endosphere and nodules, than rhizosphere communities. Many beneficial microbes responded positively to fungicide seed coating. Seed coating also increased the abundance of nitrogen fixation genes. Root-associated microbes with coatings had a higher complexity of microbial interactions. Fungicide seed coating did not show any negative impact on the root-associated microecology of mature soybean and may have a lower environmental risk than expected.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Cheng, Meng Liu, Xin Su, Bruce E. Rittmann, Zhijiang Lu, Jianming Xu, Yan He
Summary: Adding conductive or anti-conductive materials to the cathode of a microbial electrochemical system can selectively control the distribution of electrons between reductive dechlorination and methanogenesis. In this study, coating the cathode with NaFe enriched electroactive microorganisms and accelerated both dechlorination and methane production. BC accelerated dechlorination, while FeBC only accelerated methanogenesis. SiBC decreased electro-bioreduction but yielded the highest CH4 production. This research provides a strategy to optimize the desired outcome by choosing the appropriate conductive or anti-conductive material.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Sarah A. Knowler, Anya Shindler, Jennifer L. Wood, Asha Lakkavaram, Colleen J. Thomas, Tania F. de Koning-Ward, Elisa L. Hill-Yardin, Teresa G. Carvalho, Ashley E. Franks
Summary: Cerebral malaria is the most severe form of malaria and can have long-term neurological consequences. Research has shown the importance of the gut microbiome in brain health, but little is known about its role in malaria. In this study, mice infected with Plasmodium berghei ANKA parasites showed significant differences in bacterial communities compared to non-infected mice. The findings suggest that the gut microbiome is affected by the infection and could be a target for intervention strategies to reduce the severity of cerebral malaria.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Zhu, Lujun Zhang, Jianming Xu, Yan He
Summary: Research interest in biochar as an environmental remediation material has increased recently. However, its effect on environmental processes in anaerobic soil environment needs further discussion. By regulating electron donors, the competition for electrons in the soil is alleviated, reducing the effect of biochar on electron transfer processes. Biochar addition increases soil heterogeneity, indirectly affecting pollutant transformation and enabling the reductive dechlorination process.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Xueling Yang, Jie Cheng, Ashley E. Franks, Xiaowei Huang, Qi Yang, Zhongyi Cheng, Yuanhui Liu, Bin Ma, Jianming Xu, Yan He
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between soil functioning and microbial community diversity using dilution approach and nutrient supplementation. In a eutrophic environment, a decrease in microbial diversity delayed lindane degradation and methanogenesis, but exacerbated microbial respiration. Microbial co-occurrence networks became more stable with decreasing diversity, and were correlated with species richness and network complexity.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Elisa L. L. Hill-Yardin, Andreas M. M. Grabrucker, Ashley E. E. Franks
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Aimee C. McKinnon, Luke Collins, Jennifer L. Wood, Nick Murphy, Ashley E. Franks, Martin J. Steinbauer
Summary: This study aimed to monitor honey bee hives in the field using remote surveillance to quantify flights and assess the risk of pesticide exposure. The results showed that bee activity increased in almond orchards compared to bushland, and low levels of pesticide residues were detected in the collected pollen.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Laura Yvonne Bulk, Ashley Franks, Lindsay Stephens, Hilda Smith, Melanie Baljko, Nastaran Dadashi, Iris Epstein
Summary: Promoting health equity requires diversifying healthcare workforces. Disability, as a form of diversity, is increasing in the healthcare field. However, barriers in work integrated learning (WIL), such as placements in hospitals or clinics, still exist for Disabled students. This interdisciplinary research team explored the social processes involved in creating accessibility in WIL through in-depth interviews with placement coordinators, supervisors, access professionals, education leaders, and healthcare leaders from two hospitals and two universities in eastern Canada. Their analysis revealed four themes of invisible work that clinical and academic educators engage in to create access: putting in extra time, doing emotional labor, engaging in relational work, and navigating complexities.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Shalini Kunhikannan, Cassandra R. Stanton, Jayson Rose, Colleen J. Thomas, Ashley E. Franks, Sumana M. Neelambike, Sumana Kumar, Steve Petrovski, Anya E. Shindler
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial diversity and antimicrobial resistance profile of soil samples collected around a newly developed hospital and university precinct. The results showed that the diversity of soil bacteria was similar in both precincts, with the phylum Proteobacteria being the most prevalent. Cyanobacteria was more abundant in hospital sites closer to a sewage treatment plant. Bacterial diversity was significantly different between two hospital sites. Antibiotic sensitivity testing revealed low resistance in the soil isolates from both precincts. The presence of unidentified bacteria near the hospital precinct suggests the impact of human activities on soil microbial diversity, and the abundance of Proteobacteria and Cyanobacteria near the hospital premises is concerning due to the presence of immunocompromised individuals.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yiwen Xu, Lingzao Zeng, Yufeng Tao, Jianming Xu, Yan He, Zhijiang Lu
Summary: This study reveals the presence and release of numerous additives from agricultural plastic films, causing contamination of soil and water sources. Analyzing various films using high-resolution mass spectrometry, one-dimensional Fickian diffusion models, and linear free energy relationships (LFERs), the study identifies and quantifies 62 out of 89 tentatively identified additives. The findings emphasize the importance of future research into the environmental fate and risk assessment of previously overlooked additives in agricultural plastic films.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Madushani Herath, Ellie Cho, Ulrika Marklund, Ashley E. Franks, Joel C. Bornstein, Elisa L. Hill-Yardin
Summary: Mutations in the Nlgn3 gene are associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction. This study characterizes the expression of Nlgn3 in the enteric nervous system using RNA in situ hybridization and immunofluorescence. The results show that Nlgn3 mRNA is expressed in cholinergic and VIP-expressing submucosal neurons, nitrergic and calretinin-containing myenteric neurons, and glial cells. The autism-associated R451C mutation reduces Nlgn3 mRNA expression in cholinergic submucosal neurons and certain myenteric neurons and glial cells. These findings contribute to the understanding of the role of Nlgn3 in GI dysfunction in ASD.
Article
Biology
Shalini Kunhikannan, Colleen J. Thomas, M. N. Sumana, Ashley E. Franks, Sumana Kumar, S. Nagarathna, Steve Petrovski, Anya E. Shindler
Summary: This study examined the resistance profile of soil bacteria from a hospital and its affiliated university precinct in Mysore, India. The results showed that antibiotic resistant bacteria were present closer to the hospital setting, indicating the influence of antibiotic usage in hospitals on the dissemination of antibiotic resistance into hospital precinct soil.
BMC RESEARCH NOTES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Zhongyi Cheng, Qiang Zheng, Jiachun Shi, Yan He, Xueling Yang, Xiaowei Huang, Laosheng Wu, Jianming Xu
Summary: Developing low-cadmium rice cultivars is a promising solution for food safety in Cd-contaminated farmlands. The root-associated microbiomes of rice play a role in enhancing rice growth and reducing Cd stress. However, the specific microbial taxon-associated Cd resistance mechanisms in different rice cultivars are still poorly understood.
ISME COMMUNICATIONS
(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)
