Article
Engineering, Environmental
Adriana Ipina, Gamaliel Lopez-Padilla, Armando Retama, Ruben D. Piacentini, Sasha Madronich
Summary: The study found significant changes in UV radiation levels in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area over 20 years, mainly due to aerosols, O-3, NO2, and SO2. This has important implications for human health and air pollution control.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenlu Xu, Jia Zhang, Qinfeng Zhou, Juling Wang, Chenyang Liu, Yu Tian, Danni Huang, Huaizhuang Ye, Yongtang Jin
Summary: Traffic-related air pollution impairs memory function and enhances neuroinflammation and oxidative stress responses, which may be associated with altered expression and DNA methylation levels of ABCA7 and PYK2.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lilian Calderon-Garciduenas, Jacqueline Hernandez-Luna, Partha S. Mukherjee, Martin Styner, Diana A. Chavez-Franco, Samuel C. Luevano-Castro, Celia Nohemi Crespo-Cortes, Elijah W. Stommel, Ricardo Torres-Jardon
Summary: Exposure to PM2.5 is associated with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain pathology in young residents of Metropolitan Mexico City. This study found that MMC residents exposed to high levels of PM2.5 had cognitive impairment and changes in brain structure. It emphasizes the need for further research on the impact of air pollution on brain development and cognitive function, as well as the importance of reducing PM2.5 emissions to protect the urban population.
Article
Environmental Studies
Rebeca de Buen Kalman
Summary: The study found that bikeshare use decreases during non-peak hours on restricted days, but increases during peak traffic hours. The results suggest that bikeshare can be a critical partner in local transportation infrastructure.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karol Baca-Lopez, Cristobal Fresno, Jesus Espinal-Enriquez, Mireya Martinez-Garcia, Miguel Angel Camacho-Lopez, Miriam V. Flores-Merino, Enrique Hernandez-Lemus
Summary: The assessment of air quality in Mexico City shows that monitoring stations adequately cover the 16 boroughs, except for SO2 which has a shorter spatial range. The concentrations of NO and NOx must be taken into account for their long-range dispersion and potential impact on public health. This analysis aims to propose systematic criteria for the location of new monitoring stations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mike Z. He, Maayan Yitshak-Sade, Allan C. Just, Ivan Gutierrez-Avila, Michael Dorman, Kees de Hoogh, Bas Mijling, Robert O. Wright, Itai Kloog
Summary: In recent years, the development of air pollution prediction models has gained interest to reduce exposure measurement errors in epidemiological studies. However, most efforts for localized, fine-scale prediction models have focused on the United States and Europe. The availability of new satellite instruments, such as TROPOMI, provides opportunities for modeling efforts. This study used a four-stage approach to estimate daily ground-level NO2 concentrations in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, achieving high cross-validated fits and reconstructing fine-scale NO2 estimates for further epidemiological studies.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rodrigo Ugalde-Resano, Horacio Riojas-Rodriguez, Jose Luis Texcalac-Sangrador, Julio C. Cruz, Magali Hurtado-Diaz
Summary: There is a significant association between air pollution and cardiovascular emergency department visits in Mexico City. Exposure to PM10, PM2.5, O-3, NO2, and CO leads to a notable increase in cardiovascular morbidity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniele Pala, Vittorio Casella, Cristiana Larizza, Alberto Malovini, Riccardo Bellazzi
Summary: In the Po Valley in northern Italy, air pollution is a serious concern due to factors such as high population density and industrial activity. During the lockdown, there was a reduction in car traffic and industrial activity, but a drastic decrease in pollution levels was not observed. Factors such as weather conditions and other external factors play a role in determining the severity of pollution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nadezhda V. Baryshnikova, Dennis Wesselbaum
Summary: Road traffic accidents are a major problem in everyday life, causing significant casualties and economic losses in the United States. This study uses data from collisions in New York City and investigates the impact of air pollution on accident rates. The findings show that higher concentrations of carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide lead to an increase in the number of collisions, particularly those caused by aggressive driving. These results provide additional evidence of the non-health related effects of air pollution on society.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali H. Abu Almaaty, Rehab M. Mosaad, Mohamed K. Hassan, Elham H. A. Ali, Ghada A. Mahmoud, Hassan Ahmed, Nahla Anber, Saad Alkahtani, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Lotfi Aleya, Seddik Hammad
Summary: The study evaluated the therapeutic effects of Urtica dioica extracts on memory dysfunction, amnesia, and oxidative stress induced by scopolamine. The results demonstrated that Urtica dioica extracts, particularly nettle root, significantly improved memory deficits and monoamine levels, showing antioxidative stress effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. C. Shruti, Gurusamy Kutralam-Muniasamy, Fermin Perez-Guevara, Priyadarsi D. Roy, I. Elizalde Martinez
Summary: This study presents the first report on the occurrence and distribution of atmospheric microplastics in Mexico City. The results show that microplastics were detected in all samples, with higher concentrations in locations closer to industrial and urban centers. The dominant shape was fibers and the most common color was blue. The microplastics varied in length, with most being less than 500 μm. Metal contaminants were also detected on the microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olivia L. Chilian-Herrera, Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz, Jose L. Texcalac-Sangrador, Stephen J. Rothenberg, Ruy Lopez-Ridaura, Martin Romero-Martinez, Robert O. Wright, Allan C. Just, Itai Kloog, Luis F. Bautista-Arredondo, Martha Maria Tellez-Rojo
Summary: The study shows that exposure to PM2.5 in Mexican adults living in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area may be associated with diabetes. Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Martinez-Perez, Francisco Arenas-Huertero, Josefina Cortes-Eslava, Ofelia Morton-Bermea, Sandra Gomez-Arroyo
Summary: The study evaluated the toxic effects of heavy metals on the plant Robinsonecio gerberifolius exposed in different sites in Mexico City, showing an increase in genotoxicity and induction of oxidative stress. The presence of toxic HM in the atmosphere of Mexico City and its metropolitan area was confirmed through the analysis of alpha- and ss-carotenoids and miR398 levels in the exposed plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John S. Evans, Leonora Rojas-Bracho, James K. Hammitt, Douglas W. Dockery
Summary: Retrofitting diesel vehicles in Mexico City with particulate filters and oxidation catalysts can significantly reduce emissions and improve public health, resulting in both economic and health benefits that outweigh the initial costs. This study highlights the importance of considering various interventions to control air pollution and protect public health, and emphasizes the need for further analysis and implementation of these measures.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Clara Bartra, Alba Irisarri, Ainhoa Villoslada, Ruben Corpas, Samuel Aguirre, Elisa Garcia-Lara, Cristina Sunol, Merce Pallas, Christian Grinan-Ferre, Coral Sanfeliu
Summary: Maternal treatment with TPPU during gestation and lactation can prevent or delay memory loss and AD pathology, possibly by modulating the brain's epigenetic machinery and marks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
M. Moreno, A. Zacarias, A. Porzel, L. Velasquez, G. Gonzalez, M. Alegria-Arcos, F. Gonzalez-Nilo, E. K. U. Gross
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2018)
Review
Psychology
Christopher Draheim, Cody A. Mashburn, Jessie D. Martin, Randall W. Engle
PSYCHOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2019)
Article
Immunology
Richard A. Iles, Haniel Gatumu, Samuel Kagundu, Christopher Draheim
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mabel Moreno, Miryam Arredondo, Quentin M. Ramasse, Matthew McLaren, Philine Stoetzner, Stefan Foerster, Eglantina Benavente, Caterina Salgado, Sindy Devis, Paula Solar, Luis Velasquez, Guillermo Gonzalez
Summary: This study explores the potential of atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques for developing new semiconductor metal oxide composites by functionalizing multi-wall trititanate nanotubes with zinc oxide. Different types of tubular structures containing ZnO were obtained using vapor phase metalation (VPM) and multiple pulsed vapor phase infiltration (MPI) approaches. The products were characterized by various techniques and demonstrated semiconductor behavior, indicating the versatility and promise of ALD for tailor-made semiconductor materials.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mabel Moreno, Miryam Arredondo, Quentin M. Ramasse, Matthew McLaren, Philine Stoetzner, Stefan Foerster, Eglantina Benavente, Caterina Salgado, Sindy Devis, Paula Solar, Luis Velasquez, Guillermo Gonzalez
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Experimental
Jason S. Tsukahara, Christopher Draheim, Randall W. Engle
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Jessie D. Martin, Jason S. Tsukahara, Christopher Draheim, Zach Shipstead, Cody A. Mashburn, Edward K. Vogel, Randall W. Engle
Summary: This study empirically evaluated the relationship between visual arrays tasks and memory storage capacity or attention control measures, finding that the relationship may be task-dependent. When participants are required to ignore specific elements in the task, individual differences in controlled attention can predict performance effectively.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cristian Linares-Flores, Macarena Rojas-Poblete, Raul Guajardo-Maturana, Luis Velasquez, Eduardo Schott
Summary: In this study, we designed novel microporous framework materials using flavylium derivatives as linkers and assembling them with well-known secondary building units such as Zn4O(CO2)(6) and MIL-53. The designs were validated through topological simulations and molecular mechanics and quantum mechanics techniques. The grand canonical Monte Carlo simulations were used to investigate the surface properties and gas adsorption characteristics of these frameworks.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Mathematical
Christopher Draheim, Richard Pak, Amanda A. Draheim, Randall W. Engle
Summary: Working memory capacity and attention are important psychological constructs, and individual differences in attention control are more strongly predictive of human behavior than working memory capacity. Therefore, researchers are better suited to studying the role of attention control in explaining real-world behavior and performance in humans.
PSYCHONOMIC BULLETIN & REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Mathematical
Christopher Draheim, Jason S. Tshukara, Randall W. Engle
Summary: There is a growing consensus that traditional attention tasks do not effectively measure attentional mechanisms. Recent research has validated new and modified tasks that rely on accuracy and adaptivity, showing that they are more reliable and valid measures of attention control. These improved measures have revealed that attention control fully mediates the relationship between working memory capacity and fluid intelligence, with significant theoretical implications.
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mauricio Cabana-Brunod, Pablo A. Herrera, Valeria Marquez-Miranda, Felipe M. Llancalahuen, Yorley Duarte, Danilo Gonzalez-Nilo, Juan A. Fuentes, Cristian Vilos, Luis Velasquez, Carolina Otero
Summary: The study found that iE-DAP encapsulated in PHBV nanoparticles remained stable and efficiently internalized into cells over time. Additionally, the nanoparticles triggered controlled cargo release in vitro, with the encapsulated agonist response higher than its free form, suggesting the potential for activating intracellular receptors and triggering an immune response.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cristian Linares-Flores, Raul Guajardo-Maturana, Cristian Tirapegui, Luis Velasquez, Ramiro Arratia-Perez, Eduardo Schott
Summary: The study utilized quantum density functional methods to describe a set of flavylium derivative molecules, shedding light on the physicochemical properties of these organic systems. The role of optical transitions in benzopyrylium derivatives was emphasized for novel solar cell design, with analysis on red shift, emission pathway, and bonding characteristics for potential applications. Overall, the research contributes to a better understanding and potential optimization of dye sensitized solar cells.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Christopher Draheim, Jason S. Tsukahara, Jessie D. Martin, Cody A. Mashburn, Randall W. Engle
Summary: The study found that accuracy-based attention measures are more suitable for investigating individual differences compared to traditional RT tasks, showing stronger reliability and predictability. Additionally, attention control fully explained the relationship between working memory capacity and fluid intelligence.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-GENERAL
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Alexander P. Burgoyne, Jason S. Tsukahara, Christopher Draheim, Randall W. Engle
LEARNING AND MOTIVATION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Moreno, A. Zacarias, L. Velasquez, G. Gonzalez, M. Alegria-Arcos, F. Gonzalez-Nilo, E. K. U. Gross