Article
Environmental Sciences
Dariush Azadikhah, Ahmad Mohamadi Yalsuyi, Shubhajit Saha, Nimai Chandra Saha, Caterina Faggio
Summary: The use of nano-based products raises concerns about potential risks in their manufacturing, transportation, waste disposal, and management operations. A study using riverine carp as a model demonstrated the acute toxicity of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs). The research focused on the impacts of Ag-NPs on fish physiology and found significant changes in blood parameters and tissue damage. Increasing concentrations of Ag-NPs resulted in more severe health effects on the fish, indicating a reduced ability to survive in the wild.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erika A. Burton, Brian Atkinson, Joseph Salerno, Hufsa N. Khan, Ryan S. Prosser, Patricia L. Gillis
Summary: The increased use of salt for de-icing roads in Canada is leading to higher chloride levels in freshwater ecosystems, negatively impacting freshwater Unionid mussels. These mussels have high diversity in North America but are also highly endangered, highlighting the need to understand the effects of salt exposure on these species.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shubhajit Saha, Kishore Dhara, Azubuike V. Chukwuka, Prasenjit Pal, Nimai Chandra Saha, Caterina Faggio
Summary: The acute toxicity of mercury to Clarias batrachus was studied using hematological and biochemical biomarkers at predetermined exposure concentrations. Significant differences were observed in hematological and biochemical variables between exposure groups, with exposed fish exhibiting decreased hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, and total erythrocyte count. The findings suggest toxicant-related anemia and immune-modulation and metabolic disruption. The overall health of mercury-exposed fish deteriorated approximately 3-fold compared to the control group. These observations indicate the potential for greater deleterious effects on less hardy aquatic biota under acute inorganic mercury exposure.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dip Mukherjee, Shubhajit Saha, Azubuike Chukwuka, Biswatosh Ghosh, Kishore Dhara, Nimai Chandra Saha, Prasenjit Pal, Caterina Faggio
Summary: The hydrophilic nature and persistent characteristics of neonicotinoids can lead to prolonged exposure for non-target organisms. In this study, the sublethal toxicity of the neonicotinoid Thiamethoxam (R) was investigated in the non-target freshwater fish species Clarias batrachus. The results showed that exposure to Thiamethoxam (R) affected the antioxidant enzyme responses, neurotransmission, and haematological and serum biochemistry of the fish, as well as causing histopathological alterations in the gill and liver tissues.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Biology
Sydney Silver, Andrew Donini
Summary: Salinization of freshwater affects freshwater insects' osmoregulatory physiology, causing stress and impaired development even though they can tolerate it to a certain extent. Further research is needed to understand the physiological mechanisms for controlling salt and water balance in freshwater insects in order to predict the consequences of salinization for freshwater ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tina Elersek, Matjaz Novak, Mateja Mlinar, Igor Virant, Nika Bahor, Karin Leben, Bojana Zegura, Metka Filipic
Summary: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are drugs designed for targeted cancer therapy, and their consumption has been steadily increasing in the past 20 years. In a zebrafish embryo toxicity test, the toxicity of six TKIs was assessed. The study found that imatinib mesylate and dasatinib induced lethal effects, while regorafenib, sorfenib, and dasatinib caused significant sub-lethal effects, mainly manifested as edema, no blood circulation, and formation of blood aggregates. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that exposure to these TKIs disrupted the expression of genes associated with the hormone system. These findings suggest that TKIs may pose environmental hazards and further ecotoxicological studies are needed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lorena da Silva Souza, Estefania Bonnail, Luis Felipe de Almeida Duarte, Augusto Cesar, Inmaculada Riba, Camilo Dias Seabra Pereira
Summary: Leakages of CO2 capture and storage systems can have significant adverse biological effects on marine species. The study found that exposing adult mussels to different CO2 enrichment scenarios for 96 hours resulted in lysosomal membrane deterioration, lipid peroxidation, and primary damages in DNA. The tropical mussel Perna perna experienced mortality and reduced health status after short exposure to pH levels below 7.5. Cytogenotoxic effects were observed in the hemolymph and gills of the mussels after 48 and 96 hours of exposure, respectively. These findings are important for environmental monitoring strategies in tropical marine areas employing CCS.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Olukayode O. Jegede, Hamzat O. Fajana, Adedamola Adedokun, Keyhan Najafian, Lingling Jin, Ian Stavness, Steven D. Siciliano
Summary: This study assessed the growth change of Oppia nitens mites exposed to different heavy metals and chemicals and developed an image analysis method to measure color spectrum changes on mite integument. The results showed that mite growth was sensitive to copper and zinc exposure, while it was not affected by lead. Compared to survival and reproduction, growth was a more sensitive toxicity endpoint.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Angela Almeida, Vania Calisto, Valdemar Esteves, Rudolf J. Schneider, Etelvina Figueira, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Rosa Freitas
Summary: This study evaluated the impacts of ocean warming on two pharmaceutical drugs, Carbamazepine and Cetirizine, in the edible clam Ruditapes philippinarum. The results showed limited effects of the drugs at control and warming conditions, with warming improving the oxidative status of contaminated clams, especially when both drugs were combined. Defense mechanisms were activated under higher stress levels, highlighting the need for further research on this topic due to increasing marine heat waves and pollution levels.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Capolupo, Kuddithamby Gunaalan, Andy M. Booth, Lisbet Sorensen, Paola Valbonesi, Elena Fabbri
Summary: Ocean contamination by synthetic polymers can pose a risk to marine species due to leaching of chemical additives. This study evaluated the sub-lethal effects of plastic and rubber leachates on mussels, showing that different leachates can impact various biomarkers and enzyme activities. The mussel expert system (MES) categorized mussels' health status based on biomarker responses, indicating varying levels of stress from different leachates.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaqueline P. Souza, Adrislaine S. Mansano, Francine P. Venturini, Valeria S. Marangoni, Paula M. P. Lins, Barbara P. C. Silva, Barbara Dressler, Valtencir Zucolotto
Summary: This study evaluated the toxic effects of gold nanorods (AuNRs) on aquatic organisms, finding decreases in neonate production and filtration rate in cladocerans after exposure. The toxic mechanism in cladocerans was attributed to increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Enzymatic biomarkers in fish showed recovery after exposure to AuNRs, indicating the impacts of this novel nanomaterial on aquatic biota.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joseph K. Mciver II, W. Gregory Cope, Robert B. Bringolf, Thomas J. Kwak, Brian Watson, Amy Maynard, Rachel Mair
Summary: Sea levels are rising globally, especially along the eastern coast of the United States. This can lead to saltwater intrusion into freshwater drainages, altering the salinity regimes and causing salinization of coastal freshwater ecosystems. The mixture toxicity effect of sea salt ions on freshwater mussels' early life stages is largely unknown. Acute toxicity tests conducted on three species of freshwater mussels showed that glochidia were more sensitive than juveniles to sea salt exposure. These findings are important for enhancing freshwater mussel conservation strategies in areas affected by climate-induced sea level rise and freshwater salinization.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Stanley B. Grant, Megan A. Rippy, Thomas A. Birkland, Todd Schenk, Kristin Rowles, Shalini Misra, Payam Aminpour, Sujay Kaushal, Peter Vikesland, Emily Berglund, Jesus D. Gomez-Velez, Erin R. Hotchkiss, Gabriel Perez, Harry X. Zhang, Kingston Armstrong, Shantanu V. Bhide, Lauren Krauss, Carly Maas, Kent Mendoza, Caitlin Shipman, Yadong Zhang, Yinman Zhong
Summary: Freshwater salinization is a growing issue globally, affecting ecosystems and human water supplies. This article proposes using a social-ecological systems framework to understand and manage this issue, using rising sodium concentrations in the Occoquan Reservoir in Northern Virginia as a case study to explore impacts, causes, solutions, and research needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bonsignore Maria, Messina Concetta Maria, Bellante Antonio, Manuguerra Simona, Arena Rosaria, Santulli Andrea, Maricchiolo Giulia, Del Core Marianna, Sprovieri Mario
Summary: Specimens of Sparus aurata were exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of Hg and Cd for 25 days. Bioaccumulation of Hg was highest in gills, while Cd bioaccumulation was highest in the liver. Gills and skin were reliable targets for biomonitoring after short-term exposure. Exposure to both metals caused significant increases in metal concentrations in the kidney and liver. Biochemical analysis showed a reduction in lipid levels and decrease in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the liver, indicating oxidative stress. Molecular markers related to oxidative stress and lipid metabolism were also affected by exposure. The study suggests the possibility of using these biomarkers to explore fish metabolic responses to environmental pollution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johan Lidman, Carolina Olid, Christian Bigler, Asa M. M. Berglund
Summary: This study investigates the intensity and spatial patterns of sediment contamination and the potential for ecosystem recovery in three lakes near an abandoned lead and zinc mine in Sweden. The results indicate that the lakes were affected by mining activities, but the extent and timing of the impact varied between lakes. The study emphasizes the importance of considering spatial heterogeneity and hydrological connectivity in risk assessments of mining-impacted lakes and recommends the use of normalized Probable Effect Concentration Quotient (PEC-Q) in toxic assessments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Shelley E. Arnott, Vincent Fugere, Celia C. Symons, Stephanie J. Melles, Beatrix E. Beisner, Miguel Canedo-Arguelles, Marie-Pier Hebert, Jennifer A. Brentrup, Amy L. Downing, Derek K. Gray, Danielle Greco, William D. Hintz, Alexandra McClymont, Rick A. Relyea, James A. Rusak, Catherine L. Searle, Louis Astorg, Henry K. Baker, Zeynep Ersoy, Carmen Espinosa, Jaclyn M. Franceschini, Angelina T. Giorgio, Norman Gobeler, Emily Hassal, Mercedes Huynh, Samuel Hylander, Kacie L. Jonasen, Andrea Kirkwood, Silke Langenheder, Ola Langvall, Hjalmar Laudon, Lovisa Lind, Maria Lundgren, Emma R. Moffett, Lorenzo Proia, Matthew S. Schuler, Jonathan B. Shurin, Christopher F. Steiner, Maren Striebel, Simon Thibodeau, Pablo Urrutia Cordero, Lidia Vendrell-Puigmitja, Gesa A. Weyhenmeyer, Alison M. Derry
Summary: The salinization of freshwaters poses a global threat to aquatic biodiversity. The study quantified the variation in chloride (Cl-) tolerance among 19 freshwater zooplankton species in four countries. The results showed high variation in Cl- tolerance among populations, with zooplankton community composition being the only factor that explained this variation. The large intraspecific variation in Cl- tolerance suggests that water quality guidelines should consider multiple populations and communities.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ismael Soto, Ross N. Cuthbert, Anthony Ricciardi, Danish A. Ahmed, Florian Altermatt, Ralf B. Schaefer, Gait Archambaud-Suard, Nuria Bonada, Miguel Canedo-Argueelles, Zoltan Csabai, Thibault Datry, Jaimie T. A. Dick, Mathieu Floury, Marie Anne Eurie Forio, Maxence Forcellini, Jean-Francois Fruget, Peter Goethals, Peter Haase, Emma J. Hudgins, J. Iwan Jones, Antonin Kouba, Patrick Leitner, Marie-Helene Lizee, Anthony Maire, John F. Murphy, Davis Ozolins, Jes Jessen Rasmussen, Astrid Schmidt-Kloiber, Agnija Skuja, Rachel Stubbington, Gea H. van der Lee, Rudy Vannevel, Gabor Varbiro, Ralf C. M. Verdonschot, Peter Wiberg-Larsen, Phillip J. Haubrock, Elizabeta Briski
Summary: Understanding the dynamics and trends of invasive species population is crucial for comprehending the changing global species compositions. The Ponto-Caspian region has been a significant contributor to aquatic invasive species in Europe. Over a span of 52 years, Ponto-Caspian macroinvertebrates in central and western European countries increased from two to 29 species. The invasion rates and richness of Ponto-Caspian invaders also exhibited significant increase over time.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Freitas, Federica Arrigo, Francesca Coppola, Valentina Meucci, Federica Battaglia, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Carlo Pretti, Caterina Faggio
Summary: The present study investigated the influence of temperature on the effects of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in the mussel species Mytilus galloprovincialis. Higher biochemical alterations were observed in SLS-exposed mussels and warming enhanced the impacts. These results highlight the potential harm of SLS pollution to mussels and the importance of considering climate changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Hernandez-Carrasco, David Cunillera-Montcusi, Maria Anton-Pardo, Miguel Canedo-Arguelles, Maria Bas-Silvestre, Jordi Compte, Stephanie Gascon, Xavier D. Quintana, Dani Boix
Summary: Ecological recovery is often evaluated based on species diversity and composition, but recent studies suggest that considering biotic interaction networks can enhance long-term recovery success. In this study, we analyzed zooplankton community recovery in newly created lagoons using beta diversity approaches and inferred interaction networks. We found that differences in community structure between new and old lagoons increased over time, and the overall interaction network was more complex in new lagoons. Interestingly, the network structure in old lagoons became more complex after restoration.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Paula Carrillo, Marina Sevilla, Marta Casado, Benjamin Pin, Victor Matamoros, Maria Vila-Costa, Carlos Barata
Summary: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) effluents are significant sources of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and resistant bacteria, posing threats to aquatic biota and human health. This study explores the impact of the antibiotic doxycycline on the microbiome of Daphnia magna in lab water and treated wastewater media. The results indicate that doxycycline and the media significantly influence the composition of the Daphnia-associated microbiome, with notable changes in Enterococcus spp. Furthermore, doxycycline reduces the presence of Limnohabitans sp. and impairs Daphnia reproduction in lab water, while treated wastewater increases microbiome diversity, richness, and promotes fecundity. The study also detects various ARG genes, including qnrS1, sul1, and blaTEM, with a higher abundance in treated wastewater compared to lab water.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Erik Jeppesen, Miguel Canedo-Arguelles, Sally Entrekin, S. S. S. Sarma, Judit Padisak
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joao A. Rodrigues, Daniela S. C. Bispo, Monica G. Silva, Rita Araujo, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Rosa Freitas, Ana M. Gil
Summary: This study investigates the effects of exposure to 17-α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) on lipophilic extracts of Ruditapes philippinarum clams at 17 degrees C and 21 degrees C. The results show that EE2 exposure at 17 degrees C leads to a slight increase in membrane rigidity at low concentrations, while at higher concentrations, lipid metabolism stabilizes. In contrast, at 21 degrees C, lipid metabolism responds to EE2 at 125 ng/L, with the antioxidant docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helping to mitigate oxidative stress. The study also identifies new potential markers of stress mitigation, such as high levels of phosphatidylcholine (PtdCho), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and linoleic acid, as well as low PUFA/glycine ratios.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Melissa Mariana, Miguel Castelo-Branco, Amadeu M. Soares, Elisa Cairrao
Summary: Phthalates, essential components in the plastics industry, are widely present in the environment and everyday life. They are classified as endocrine-disrupting compounds and are easily absorbed by the human body, interfering with hormonal homeostasis and potentially leading to the development of various diseases in different age groups.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fabio Campos, Patricia V. Silva, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Roberto Martins, Susana Loureiro
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of different exposure methodologies on the ecotoxicological profile of different powder grain sizes of Zn-Al LDH-NO3 and Cu-Al LDH-NO3. The results showed that the serial dilutions methodology was preferable for Zn-Al LDH-NO3, while both methodologies were suitable for Cu-Al LDH-NO3. Thus, the serial dilutions methodology was selected to assess the ecotoxicity of different grain sizes for both LDHs. All Zn-Al LDH-NO3 grain sizes yielded similar toxicity, while smaller grain sizes of Cu-Al LDH-NO3 had a greater effect on microalgae growth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Sofia Quina, Andreia C. M. Rodrigues, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Maria da Luz Mathias, Carlos Gravato
Summary: The greater white-toothed shrew Crocidura russula has been used as a sentinel species to assess environmental risks to human populations. Previous studies focused on the liver as the main target of physiological and metabolic changes due to heavy metal pollution, but the shrews still persisted despite liver damage. This study investigates the skeletal muscle tissue of C. russula as an alternative site for detoxification and survival in polluted areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiago Morais, Pedro Moleiro, Carla Leite, Francesca Coppola, Joao Pinto, Bruno Henriques, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Eduarda Pereira, Rosa Freitas
Summary: This study evaluates the responses of mussels exposed to individual and mixed cobalt, nickel, and mercury and found negative effects on energy reserves, activation of antioxidants and detoxification enzymes, and cellular damage in the mixture.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diana Campos, Rui G. Morgado, Ana Rita R. Silva, Ana L. Machado, Katerina Grabicova, Vladimir Zlabek, Susana Loureiro, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Joao L. T. Pestana
Summary: Personal care products containing organic ultraviolet filters (UV filters) and insect repellents can introduce anthropogenic contaminants into freshwater ecosystems, impacting aquatic organisms. This study evaluated the combined effects of two commonly detected UV filters (Benzophenone-3 (BP3) and Enzacamene (4-MBC)) and BP3 combined with an insect repellent (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide - DEET) on the life-history traits of Chironomus riparius. The results showed synergistic effects between BP3 and 4-MBC on emergence rate, whereas the effects of BP3 and DEET mixture differed for males and females. The study highlights the complexity of chemical mixtures in sediments and the importance of assessing their combined effects for accurate risk assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rone S. Barbosa, Fabianne Ribeiro, Eliane Aparecida Rotili, Rosaina de Sousa Venega, Aline Silvestre Pereira Dornelas, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Carlos Gravato, Renato Almeida Sarmento
Summary: This study evaluated the biological effects of the commercial formulation Actara on the aquatic non-target and non-biting larvae of Chironomus xanthus. The results showed that Actara was non-toxic to C. xanthus at environmentally relevant concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jamile Mohammad Jafari, Josefina Casas, Carlos Barata, Hamid Abdollahi, Roma Tauler
Summary: This study investigated the temporal disruptive effects of TBT on lipid homeostasis in Daphnia magna using LC-MS analysis. The data sets were analyzed using bilinear and trilinear non-negative factor decomposition chemometric methods, which allowed for the identification of specific patterns and provided insight into the effects of TBT on lipid homeostasis in Daphnia magna.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pol Dominguez-Garcia, Reinerio Rolando Rodriguez, Carlos Barata, Cristian Gomez-Canela
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 causes the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been declared a global public health emergency and resulted in millions of deaths. The increased global pharmaceutical consumption due to the pandemic may pose an environmental threat. Analytical techniques are necessary to detect pharmaceutical residues in aquatic environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(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)
