Article
Ecology
Walaa A. Eraqi, Marwa T. ElRakaiby, Salwa A. Megahed, Noha H. Yousef, Mostafa S. Elshahed, Aymen S. Yassin
Summary: Evaluation of the microbial identity, diversity, and community structure in the Nile River revealed that microbial communities were primarily influenced by sample type (sediment versus water) rather than seasonal or spatial factors. The presence of potential pathogens and toxin-producing cyanobacteria in low abundance was identified within the Nile microbiome. Functionally, antibiotic biosynthesis and aerobic xenobiotic degradation pathways were predicted in the river microbiome.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas Conceicao de Souza, Luciano Procopio
Summary: The study evaluated the adaptations of the soil microbiome in the Cerrado ecosystem to drought, rain and wildfires. It found that environmental factors influence microbial community structure and diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jason A. Rothman, Jenna L. Riis, Katrina R. Hamilton, Clancy Blair, Douglas A. Granger, Katrine L. Whiteson
Summary: Human oral microbial communities have significant implications for oral and systemic health due to their diversity. Understanding the differences between healthy and dysbiotic oral microbiomes is important, especially within and between families. This study investigates the changes in oral microbiome composition within individuals and the impact of factors such as environmental tobacco smoke exposure, metabolic regulation, inflammation, and antioxidant potential. The findings reveal differences in oral microbiomes between children and caregivers, with shared diversity but distinct differences, and highlight the associations between the oral microbiome and various salivary markers.
Article
Ecology
Maura Palacios Mejia, Connie A. Rojas, Emily Curd, Mark A. Renshaw, Kiumars Edalati, Beverly Shih, Nitin Vincent, Meixi Lin, Peggy H. Nguyen, Robert Wayne, Kelsey Jessup, Sophie S. Parker
Summary: This study investigates the impact of long-term contamination on the soil microbiome composition and diversity at an urban brownfield in Los Angeles. The findings suggest that the presence of heavy metals and organic pollutants shape the soil microbiome diversity, and certain bacteria and fungi show tolerance to these contaminants. The study recommends incorporating DNA-based multi-marker microbial community profiling in brownfield site assessment and restoration.
Article
Microbiology
Sini Skariah, Sara Abdul-Majid, Anthony G. Hay, Anushree Acharya, Noora Kano, Raghad Khalid Al-Ishaq, Paul de Figueiredo, Arum Han, Adrian Guzman, Soha Roger Dargham, Saad Sameer, Gi Eun Kim, Sabiha Khan, Priyamvada Pillai, Ali A. Sultan
Summary: This study provides the first detailed characterization of the microbiota and chemistry in different arid habitats of Qatar. The dominant microbial phyla were Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Chloroflexi, though their abundances varied across soils. The study also found correlations between microbial diversity and soil characteristics such as sand, clay, and silt.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Song, Zhenzhi Pan, Yi Dai, Lin Chen, Li Zhang, Qilin Liao, Xiezhi Yu, Hongyan Guo, Guisheng Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the effects of various degrees of long-term cadmium pollution on soil microorganisms at different soil depths. The results showed that cadmium contamination reduced the richness and diversity of soil microbes, significantly impacting the microbial communities in the polluted underlying soil layer, while leading to an increase in species richness in the mildly and severely polluted surface soils. This research provides insights into how long-term heavy metal contamination affects soil bacterial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lee J. Pinnell, Arquimides A. Reyes, Cory A. Wolfe, Maggie D. Weinroth, Jessica L. Metcalf, Robert J. Delmore, Keith E. Belk, Paul S. Morley, Terry E. Engle
Summary: This study used 16S rRNA gene sequencing to investigate the composition and structure of microbial communities in the rumen of ruminants, and found significant differences in different regions of the rumen, which helps understand the influence of other environmental factors.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susanne Kublik, Silvia Gschwendtner, Tobias Magritsch, Viviane Radl, Matthias C. Rillig, Michael Schloter
Summary: Microplastic pollution poses a threat to agricultural soils and can affect the microbial communities in these ecosystems. This study found differences in bacterial communities colonizing two types of microplastic materials, polypropylene (PP) and expanded polystyrene (ePS), introduced into arable soil. It also found that the presence of microplastic materials led to changes in the microbial diversity of the bulk soil in the short term. Further research is needed to understand the long-term consequences of microplastic materials on soil microbiomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marc W. Schmid, Sofia J. van Moorsel, Terhi Hahl, Enrica De Luca, Gerlinde B. De Deyn, Cameron Wagg, Pascal A. Niklaus, Bernhard Schmid
Summary: The diversity and interactions between plant and soil microbial communities are complex, with plant community history and soil legacy significantly influencing soil microbial composition. Specific plant species compositions are associated with particular soil microbial taxa, impacting below-ground community composition in re-assembled plant communities.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Binghan Xie, Heng Liang, Hong You, Shihai Deng, Zhongsen Yan, Xiaobin Tang
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of SMX and the response of microbial communities to different initial concentrations of SMX in MFCs. It was found that the highest SMX removal efficiency was achieved at 5 mg/L, while high concentration of SMX inhibited electron transfer. The 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing revealed significant shifts in anode biofilm communities with different initial SMX concentrations in MFCs.
Article
Microbiology
Annie Wing-Tung Lee, Chloe Toi-Mei Chan, Lily Lok-Yee Wong, Cheuk-Yi Yip, Wing-Tung Lui, Kai-Chun Cheng, Jake Siu-Lun Leung, Lam-Kwong Lee, Ivan Tak-Fai Wong, N. G. Timothy Ting-Leung, Hiu-Yin Lao, Gilman Kit-Hang Siu
Summary: Microbes in the built environment have been identified as a potential source of infectious diseases. The use of long-read taxonomic tools for microbial evaluations using nanopore sequencing has shown promising results. This study analyzed the performance of different taxonomic classifiers for microbial community analysis and provided recommendations for species-level classification and culturable species identification using 16S-nanopore dataset.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yabin Zhan, Yuan Chang, Yueyue Tao, Hao Zhang, Yongfeng Lin, Jie Deng, Tiantian Ma, Guochun Ding, Yuquan Wei, Ji Li
Summary: This study compared the changes in physicochemical and bacterial characteristics during composting from different raw materials and analyzed the role and interactions of core bacteria in diverse composts. The results provide a theoretical basis for identifying and enhancing core bacteria to improve composting efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Filipe Pereira Matteoli, Antonio M. M. Silva, Henrique Petry Feiler, Victor L. V. P. de Araujo, Elke J. B. N. Cardoso
Summary: The study investigated the soil bacterial communities in four different maize farming systems and found that the farming practices have significant effects on bacterial community composition. Organic farming system showed higher bacterial community stability and fewer keystone taxa, making it a potential monitoring tool for sustainable farming. The study also demonstrated the capability of random forest models to predict farming system and soil attributes accurately.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anderson Carlos Camargo, Edite Andrade Costa, Andressa Fusieger, Rosangela de Freitas, Luis Augusto Nero, Antonio Fernandes de Carvalho
Summary: Minas Gerais is a Brazilian state known for being the largest cheese producer in Brazil, with Entre Serras region experiencing a resurgence in artisanal cheese production. The predominant bacterial species in Entre Serras MAC was found to be Lactococcus lactis, with some farms showing high levels of contamination, possibly due to poor hygiene practices.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Suleiman Aminu, Abdulaziz Ascandari, Meriem Laamarti, Nour El Houda Safdi, Achraf El Allali, Rachid Daoud
Summary: This review provides an overview of the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in microbiome research, highlighting its importance in unraveling the diversity and complexity of microbial communities in different environments. It discusses the relationship between the gut microbiome and human health, the impact of human activities on microbial communities, and the investigation of microbiomes in various animal species and plant tissues.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Tatiana Matveeva, Evgeny Andronov, Ke Chen
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Aleksei O. Zverev, Oksana N. Kurchak, Olga V. Orlova, Olga P. Onishchuk, Arina A. Kichko, Aleksander V. Eregin, Aleksey N. Naliukhin, Aleksandr G. Pinaev, Evgeny E. Andronov
Summary: Crop rotation is an effective method for restoring soil fertility. This study aims to assess the microbiological effects of crop rotation and develop long-term crop rotation schemes that consider the microbiological effects. Short-term experiments were conducted with different plant combinations, and it was found that both primary and secondary crops significantly influenced the microbial composition of soil communities.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Timur Nizamutdinov, Bulat Mavlyudov, Vyacheslav Polyakov, Evgeny Abakumov
Summary: This paper discusses the influence of different forms of sediment accumulation on the chemical and physicochemical properties of glaciers. Samples from the surface of five glaciers in the Svalbard Archipelago were analyzed to study the forms of sediment accumulation, such as dirt cones and cryoconite holes. The study investigated various parameters, including organic carbon content, microbiological activity, pH levels, potassium and phosphorus concentrations, as well as heavy and trace metal concentrations. The research found that the geographical factor of the sampling site had a greater impact on the chemical composition of the materials than the form of material accumulation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruslan Suleymanov, Azamat Suleymanov, Gleb Zaitsev, Ilgiza Adelmurzina, Gulnaz Galiakhmetova, Evgeny Abakumov, Ruslan Shagaliev
Summary: This research assessed the potential of soil amelioration and produced digital maps of soil properties for arable plot planning and irrigation system operation. The study found that the soil in the area had high organic carbon content, neutral acidity, and sufficient nitrogen and potassium concentrations without exceeding permissible levels for heavy metals. The spatial distribution of soil properties was non-homogeneous, and remote sensing covariates played a critical role in explaining their variability. These findings are valuable for developing reclamation strategies for similar soils and improving crop productivity.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Avazbek Turdaliev, Kamoliddin Askarov, Evgeny Abakumov, Elyorbek Makhkamov, Gayratbek Rahmatullayev, Gaybullo Mamajonov, Avazbek Akhmadjonov, Akmal Axunov
Summary: The Central Fergana region, spanning Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, is densely populated and home to ancient irrigated oases crucial for food security. The article discusses the diverse and chemically composed Calcisols soils formed on alluvial and alluvial-prolluvial sediments. These soils have poor organic matter content and high nitrogen levels, with varying levels of soil salinity under different irrigation regimes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Evgeny Abakumov, Alen Eskov
Summary: Most of the biosphere organic matter is stored in terrestrial organo-mineral soils, while in tropical humid-forest ecosystems, organic matter accumulates in the form of suspended soils. This study characterizes the composition and structure of the organic matter of plant residues in suspended soils and explores the formation of humic substances. The results show that classical humification occurs even in suspended soils.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Evgeny Lodygin, Elena Shamrikova, Olesia Kubik, Nikolai Chebotarev, Evgeny Abakumov
Summary: Considerable attention is being paid to measures aimed at achieving global food security for future generations. One important aspect is increasing crop yields through the use of fertilizers. This review analyzes the experience of using organic and mineral fertilizers to increase crop yields in the cryolithozone of the European part of Russia for food security purposes. The fertility restoration methods for various Retisols are of primary importance in the forest zone, where these soils represent 91% of arable lands.
Article
Agronomy
Vyacheslav Polyakov, Evgeny Abakumov, Timur Nizamutdinov, Evgeny Shevchenko, Maria Makarova
Summary: The establishment of a global monitoring network is crucial for monitoring climate processes and carbon emissions in different ecosystems. This paper presents the results of a study on the soil sections of the Ladoga carbon monitoring site, which can serve as benchmark soil sections. The analysis reveals that the soils have acid reactions, pronounced podsolization, and peat accumulation. The monitoring network will help identify trends in soil organic matter accumulation, understand its contribution to climate change, and determine the conditions under which accumulation occurs.
Article
Microbiology
Aleksei O. Zverev, Grigory V. Gladkov, Anastasiia K. Kimeklis, Arina A. Kichko, Evgeny E. Andronov, Evgeny V. Abakumov
Summary: The restoration of disturbed soils is crucial in modern ecology and soil biology, especially in northern environments where fertile land is limited. The composition and richness of microbial communities in disturbed and undisturbed soils vary, and are influenced by environmental factors and soil properties.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Evgeny V. Abakumov, Rustam Kh. Tembotov
Summary: This article provides a review of the soil composition and crop yields in the Baksan Gorge of the Central Caucasus in Russia. It analyzes available data from scientific publications, contemporary and archival documents, and discusses the agricultural development in the region over time. The study highlights the importance of soil composition on crop production and agricultural ecology in the area.
FOODS AND RAW MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Evgeny Abakumov, Gulomjon Yuldashev, Ulugbek Mirzayev, Murodjon Isagaliev, Guzalkhon Sotiboldieva, Sultonkhuja Makhramhujaev, Inomjon Mamajonov, Zikrjon Azimov, Omonjon Sulaymonov, Khasanboy Askarov, Barchinoy Umarkulova, Abror Rahimov, Timur Nizamutdinov
Summary: This article uses the meadow-marsh soils of Central Fergana as an example to emphasize the role of anthropogenic factors in the modern and stage-by-stage development of soils. It provides information on the anthropogenic evolution of desert subtropical soils under long-term irrigation and discusses the component composition of readily soluble salts in soils. The study reveals that marsh-meadow soils gradually evolve into irrigated meadow-saz soils of deserts under the influence of long-term irrigation. Organizing and conducting monitoring is necessary to select agricultural crops, develop methods of their sowing and planting, and protect the soil.
Article
Agronomy
Evgeny V. Abakumov, Grigory V. Gladkov, Anastasiia K. Kimeklis, Evgeny E. Andronov
Summary: More than 30 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, large areas of land have been left fallow. This study investigates the impact of different land use types and agricultural activities on the agrochemical and microbial biodiversity of the soil. The results suggest that the duration and irreversibility of agricultural activities play a key role in shaping the composition of the soil microbiome. Furthermore, the abandoned soils after 30 years of fallow were found to be intermediate between pristine natural soils and intensively cultivated soils in terms of microbial biodiversity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. A. Kichko, N. K. Sergaliev, E. A. Ivanova, T. I. Chernov, A. K. Kimeklis, O. V. Orlova, M. D. Kalmenov, K. M. Akhmedenov, A. G. Pinaev, N. A. Provorov, N. A. Shashkov, E. E. Andronov
Summary: A study on the soil microbiome under a burial mound in Western Kazakhstan dating from 2500 years ago reveals a significant divergence in microbial communities between buried and surface soils, attributed to diagenetic processes and mineralization. The buried microbiome shows a higher occurrence of degradation processes, indicating a deep difference between the original and buried microbiomes.
Article
Ecology
Evgeny Abakumov, Ivan Kushnov, Timur Nizamutdinov, Rustam Tembotov
Summary: The globalisation of anthropogenic processes has led to the challenge of estimating the harmful effects of these processes on ecosystems and human health. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of contaminants that can be found in both natural and anthropogenic sources. They can be transported to high latitudes and altitudes and enter vulnerable ecosystems through atmospheric long-distance transfer and deposition on terrestrial surfaces. Cryoconite, a dark-colored sediment found in polar and mountain environments, is considered a storage of various pollutants, including PAHs, and can pose a risk to local human health and ecosystems through short-distance transfer.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Maria V. Makarova, Evgeny V. Abakumov, Evgeny V. Shevchenko, Nina N. Paramonova, Nadezhda V. Pakhomova, Nadezhda A. Lvova, Maria A. Vetrova, Stefani C. Foka, Iurii N. Guzov, Viktor M. Ivakhov, Dmitry V. Ionov, Anton V. Khoroshavin, Vladimir S. Kostsov, Sergey V. Mikushev, Evgeny F. Mikhailov, Artem A. Pavlovsky, Viktor O. Titov
Summary: Climate change is a crucial global issue in the 21st century, and Russia is located in an area experiencing significant climate change. Achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 requires the establishment of a national system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and uptake. In order to achieve this, Russia's Ministry of Science and Higher Education initiated a pilot program to create a national network of carbon polygons.
VESTNIK OF SAINT PETERSBURG UNIVERSITY EARTH SCIENCES
(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)