Article
Infectious Diseases
Enos Moyo, Godfrey Musuka, Grant Murewanhema, Perseverance Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira
Summary: Since the first reported case of monkeypox in humans in 1970, the disease has caused several outbreaks and is endemic in central and western Africa. The current outbreak has spread to five regions worldwide, raising concerns about Africa's ability to diagnose and control the disease due to the lack of laboratory infrastructure, healthcare workers, and weak surveillance systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. D. Woolley, M. Dermont, M. Adam, S. J. C. Pallet, N. Reece, N. Hoysal, G. Holden, K. K. Attridge, T. E. Fletcher, M. K. O'Shea, E. J. Hutley, E. D. Nicol, L. E. Lamb
Summary: The UK Defence Medical Services have been collaborating closely with the Defence Public Health Network (DPHN) and military infection clinicians to provide rapid advice and recommendations for managing patients with monkeypox and other high consequence infectious diseases. This interdisciplinary collaboration extends to the UK National Health Service (NHS) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), allowing for a dynamic exchange of expertise and development of guidelines. The close cooperation between civilian and military authorities in managing the current outbreak is also highlighted.
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eline F. de Jonge, Jaap M. Koelewijn, Anne-Merel R. van der Drift, Rudolf F. H. J. van der Beek, Erwin Nagelkerke, Willemijn J. Lodder
Summary: The article describes a method for qualitatively detecting monkeypox virus DNA in wastewater, which may prove to be a valuable surveillance tool for outbreaks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janet Z. Yang
Summary: Based on a national survey of 1,000 respondents, this study reveals that the American public perceives the monkeypox outbreak as a more feared risk compared to the monkeypox vaccine, while they also perceive the vaccine as a more uncertain risk. These perceptions impact the overall risk judgment, support for public health measures, and likelihood of getting vaccinated. The findings contribute to the understanding of risk perception, highlighting the importance of considering dread and unknown dimensions in risk assessment and guiding risk communication practice by emphasizing the effectiveness and importance of the vaccine.
Article
Microbiology
Asad Mustafa Karim, Jeong Eun Kwon, Mujahid Aizaz Karim, Haseeb Iftikhar, Muhammad Yasir, Irfan Ullah, Se Chan Kang
Summary: Monkeypox (MPX) was first reported in humans in 1970 and outbreaks were mainly restricted to western and central Africa. However, a recent case in the UK suggests a potential spread of MPX beyond endemic regions. MPX is less transmissible than SARS-CoV-2 and can be transmitted through close personal contact or contact with infectious rash or body fluids. Currently, there are no specific antiviral drugs for MPX, but a drug approved for smallpox treatment can be used. Vaccines are available for prevention. Contact tracing and rapid data systems are lacking in MPX outbreaks, and there is a need to increase testing capacity. The demand for vaccines for global MPX outbreak exceeds availability.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Allergy
Beatriz Cabanillas, Giuseppe Murdaca, Amir Guemari, Maria Jose Torres, Ahmet Kursat Azkur, Emel Aksoy, Joana Vitte, Leticia de las Vecillas, Mattia Giovannini, Ruben Fernandez-Santamaria, Riccardo Castagnoli, Andrea Orsi, Rosa Amato, Irene Giberti, Alba Catala, Dominika Ambrozej, Bianca Schaub, Gerdien A. A. Tramper-Stranders, Natalija Novak, Kari C. C. Nadeau, Ioana Agache, Mubeccel Akdis, Cezmi A. A. Akdis
Summary: The current monkeypox disease outbreak is a new and significant threat to society, with over 55,000 confirmed cases in 103 countries. It is the largest and most serious outbreak since the initial diagnosis in 1970. While monkeypox is usually self-limiting, severe clinical manifestations and complications have been observed, particularly in vulnerable populations. The extensive spread of the current outbreak raises important questions that require investigation to better understand and prevent such threats in the future. A review addressing 50 questions about monkeypox virus and the current outbreak aims to provide up-to-date scientific information and explore the potential causes and consequences of this public health emergency.
Article
Immunology
Alessandro Rossi, Jorge Chavez, Thomas Iverson, John Hergert, Kelly Oakeson, Nathan LaCross, Chidinma Njoku, Andrew Gorzalski, Daniel Gerrity
Summary: The transmission of Candida auris is increasing in the United States. We detected C. auris in wastewater and found an epidemiological link between isolated strains and hospitals in southern Nevada, USA, located in the same sewershed. Our findings highlight the potential of wastewater surveillance for controlling the spread of C. auris.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Eva Orviz, Anabel Negredo, Oskar Ayerdi, Ana Vazquez, Ana Munoz-Gomez, Sara Monzon, Petunia Clavo, Angel Zaballos, Mar Vera, Patricia Sanchez, Noemi Cabello, Pilar Jimenez, Jorge A. Perez-Garcia, Sarai Varona, Jorge del Romero, Isabel Cuesta, Alberto Delgado-Iribarren, Montse Torres, Inigo Sagastagoitia, Gustavo Palacios, Vicente Estrada, Maria Paz Sanchez-Seco
Summary: This observational study focused on monkeypox cases in Madrid, Spain, and investigated the clinical and virological aspects of the disease. The findings revealed that the virus circulating in Spain belongs to the western African clade, mainly affecting cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM). The first symptom of the disease was skin lesions, and the disease followed a self-limited course.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Muhammad Suhaib Qudus, Xianghua Cui, Mingfu Tian, Uzair Afaq, Muhammad Sajid, Sonia Qureshi, Siyu Liu, June Ma, Guolei Wang, Muhammad Faraz, Haleema Sadia, Kailang Wu, Chengliang Zhu
Summary: Monkeypox emerged as a new global health threat in early 2022, with nearly 80,000 confirmed cases and 53 fatalities reported worldwide. The virus can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with lesions during sexual activity. The reservoir host and mode of transmission are still unknown. The article's importance is rated 5 out of 10.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuehan Ai, Fan He, Emma Lancaster, Jiyoung Lee
Summary: The potential of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) as a surveillance and early warning tool for COVID-19 outbreak has been demonstrated. Machine learning models, particularly time-series models, show great potential in predicting the disease trend using WBE data.
Review
Immunology
Shriyansh Srivastava, Sachin Kumar, Shagun Jain, Aroop Mohanty, Neeraj Thapa, Prabhat Poudel, Krishna Bhusal, Zahraa Haleem Al-qaim, Joshuan J. J. Barboza, Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Ranjit Sah
Summary: Monkeypox is a contagious disease caused by a virus, which has caused outbreaks in some countries in Africa. In 2022, it was declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization due to its unprecedented spread. Vaccines are available for prevention and treatment, but their efficacy is uncertain, and the development of safer and more specific vaccines is needed.
Article
Virology
Antonello Maruotti, Dankmar Bohning, Irene Rocchetti, Massimo Ciccozzi
Summary: This study aims to estimate the true number of Monkeypox infections in the most affected countries, including both detected and undetected cases. By using a data-driven approach and analyzing the cumulative distribution of weekly cases, the study proposes a lower bound estimator to provide reliable estimates. The findings show that the proportion of undetected cases is relevant in all countries, and the estimated true number of infections in some countries could be more than three times the observed cases.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah E. Philo, Erika K. Keim, Rachael Swanstrom, Angelo Q. W. Ong, Elisabeth A. Burnor, Alexandra L. Kossik, Joanna C. Harrison, Bethel A. Demeke, Nicolette A. Zhou, Nicola K. Beck, Jeffry H. Shirai, J. Scott Meschke
Summary: Wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 can be a helpful complement to clinical surveillance due to asymptomatic cases and potential testing limitations. Different methods were evaluated for concentration and recovery of SARS-CoV-2 and OC43, with skimmed milk flocculation showing the best results and feasibility in low-resource settings.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Stella Fanok, Paul T. Monis, Alexandra R. Keegan, Brendon J. King
Summary: This study explores the potential of wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) to detect cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) infection. The study finds that JEV was detected in wastewater samples collected during a disease outbreak, highlighting the potential value of WBS as a complementary layer to existing monitoring efforts.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Narendra Kumar, Arpan Acharya, Howard E. Gendelman, Siddappa N. Byrareddy
Summary: Two cases of monkeypox virus infection in individuals returning from Nigeria to the USA have led to a dramatic increase in infection rates. As of June 10, 2022, over 1,500 cases have been reported in 43 countries, including Europe and North America. While monkeypox virus is prevalent in central and western Africa, its presence in developed countries has raised concerns about global spread.
JOURNAL OF AUTOIMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Drew Capone, Aaron Bivins, Joe Brown
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of estimating the risk of pathogen exposure in quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) and proposes a general method for calculating ratio measures of effect. These ratio estimates can be used for evaluating interventions and conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryota Gomi, Eiji Haramoto, Hiroyuki Wada, Yoshinori Sugie, Chih-Yu Ma, Sunayana Raya, Bikash Malla, Fumitake Nishimura, Hiroaki Tanaka, Masaru Ihara
Summary: This study aimed to identify E. coli microbial source tracking (MST) markers that can be used to detect domestic wastewater contamination in environmental waters. Two MST markers, W_nqrC and W_clsA_2, were identified and showed higher performance than previously developed markers. PCR assays for these markers were also developed and validated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kevin J. Lyons, Jenni Ikonen, Anna-Maria Hokajarvi, Teemu Rasanen, Tarja Pitkanen, Ari Kauppinen, Katharina Kujala, Pekka M. Rossi, Ilkka T. Miettinen
Summary: Groundwater quality monitoring often relies on sporadic and slow manual sampling and laboratory analyses, which may result in undetected water quality deficiencies. In Finland, enhanced monitoring of untreated groundwater quality using real-time online monitoring, isotopic analysis, and microbial community analysis revealed indications of surface water intrusion and faecal contamination. The findings demonstrated the usefulness of supplementary methods and suggested their wider implementation to enhance groundwater quality monitoring.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Sumira Malik, Archna Dhasmana, Jutishna Bora, Priyanka Uniyal, Petr Slama, Subham Preetam, Hitesh Chopra, Md. Aminul Islam, Kuldeep Dhama
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Chiranjib Chakraborty, Manojit Bhattacharya, Hitesh Chopra, Prosun Bhattacharya, Md. Aminul Islam, Kuldeep Dhama
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ananda Tiwari, Jaana Paakkanen, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha, Juha Kirveskari, Rene S. Hendriksen, Annamari Heikinheimo
Summary: Analyzing samples of municipal wastewater influent can help to map the status of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and predict the public health risks. In this study, bacterial isolates carrying beta-lactamase genes in wastewater were investigated and their characteristics were compared.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangming Jiang, Yanchen Liu, Song Tang, Masaaki Kitajima, Eiji Haramoto, Sudipti Arora, Phil M. Choi, Greg Jackson, Patrick M. D'Aoust, Robert Delatolla, Shuxin Zhang, Ying Guo, Jiangping Wu, Yan Chen, Elipsha Sharma, Tanjila Alam Prosun, Jiawei Zhao, Manish Kumar, Ryo Honda, Warish Ahmed, Jon Meiman
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has the potential to track COVID-19 transmission, but faces methodological limitations. Future research should focus on standardizing sampling and analysis protocols, understanding viral stability in sewer systems, and utilizing artificial intelligence and big data models for smart wastewater surveillance. Further research is also needed for monitoring other viral pathogens and applying WBE beyond COVID-19.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Devin A. A. Bowes, Erin M. M. Driver, Sonja Savic, Qiwen Cheng, Corrie M. M. Whisner, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Rolf U. U. Halden
Summary: This study demonstrates that wastewater-based epidemiology can be used for near real-time population dietary assessments, providing a promising tool for actionable and cost-effective data collection to support public health nutrition at the population scale.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aaron Bivins, Robert Morfino, Andrew Franklin, Stuart Simpson, Warish Ahmed
Summary: Commercial air travel connects people but also facilitates the spread of infectious diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health agencies used control strategies to manage the risk of transmission associated with air travel, and aircraft wastewater surveillance emerged as a promising method to screen for COVID-19. By sampling aircraft wastewater, the global circulation of human pathogens can be monitored, leading to better targeted public health control measures during epidemics.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Johan Bengtsson-Palme, Anna Abramova, Thomas U. Berendonk, Luis Pedro Coelho, Sofia K. Forslund, Remi Gschwind, Annamari Heikinheimo, Victor Hugo Jarquin-Diaz, Ayaz Ali Khan, Uli Kluemper, Ulrike Loeber, Marmar Nekoro, Adriana D. Osinska, Svetlana Ugarcina Perovic, Tarja Pitkanen, Ernst Kristian Rodland, Etienne Ruppe, Yngvild Wasteson, Astrid Louise Wester, Rabaab Zahra
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global threat to human and animal health, and monitoring resistant bacteria and genes is crucial. However, monitoring of AMR in the environment is lacking, hindering our understanding of how resistant microorganisms are disseminated and the human health risks. This lack of knowledge includes the "normal" background levels of environmental AMR, high-risk environments for transmission, antibiotic concentration effects, and detecting non-circulating resistance genes. We need to address these knowledge gaps before implementing large-scale AMR monitoring in the environment.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Md. Aminul Islam, Mizbahul K. Hemo, Abdullah Al Marzan, Md. Sakil Arman, Mohammad N. Hasan, Md Azizul Haque, Prosun Bhattacharya
Summary: Dengue virus infection has become a major health concern in Bangladesh, with a record high prevalence and fatality rates in 2022. Mosquitoes, the vectors for dengue virus, have found favorable breeding conditions in June and July, leading to a high infection rate. While there is no specific vaccine available currently, awareness of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and symptoms may help in developing better diagnostic and treatment strategies. The government should also improve urban infrastructure to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue infection.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Hitesh Chopra, Md. Aminul Islam, Khan Sharun, Talha Bin Emran, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Kuldeep Dhama
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Emily Clements, Christopher Irwin, Jacob Koestner, Alexandros Taflanidis, Kyle Bibby, Robert Nerenberg
Summary: This research proposes using statistical tools to assess water age distributions and highlights that average water age is not a reliable indicator of water quality. The study demonstrates that changes in occupancy have a greater impact on water age than changes in average water demand.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ahmed Tijani Abubakar, Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Mustapha, Muftau Oyewo, Ahmed Ibrahim, Ibrahim Abdulrahim, Jimoh Muhammad Yakub, Nusirat Elelu, Patrick Nguku, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Emmanuel Jolaoluwa Awosanya, Grace Sabo Nok Kia, Jacob K. P. Kwaga, Ihekerenma Okoli, Muhammad Bashir Bolajoko, Yewande Alimi, Celine Mbilo, Laurent Dacheux
Summary: This article presents a scoping review of rabies control in Nigeria and highlights the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by the country. The study reveals under-reporting of rabies cases and a lack of information in both human and animal health sectors. To achieve the global target of zero dog-mediated human rabies by 2030, Nigeria needs to overcome its challenges and implement key activities such as mass vaccination campaigns and national rabies surveillance.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(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)