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Environmental Sciences
Can-Can Zhou, Hui Fu, Guo-Yan Zhang, Jia-Wei Ma, Min Ni, Dong-Jie Li, Fu-Ming Shen, Fang Huang
Summary: This study found that there is an association between blood mercury concentrations and serum BDNF levels in pre-school children, with sex and dietary intake potentially influencing these relationships. Further research is needed to investigate the role of BDNF in the effects of mercury on neurodevelopment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Anallely Lopez-Yerena, Ines Dominguez-Lopez, Mohamed. M. Abuhabib, Rosa. M. Lamuela-Raventos, Anna Vallverdu-Queralt, Maria Perez
Summary: Tomato pomace, a waste product rich in fibrous matter, contains bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and carotenoids. This article provides a comprehensive review of the circular utilization of tomato waste in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It discusses the importance of tomato waste, the extraction methods for bioactive compounds, and the potential applications in food systems and pharmaceutical products.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Gianluca Pandolfo, Giovanni Genovese, Antonio Bruno, Domenica Campolo, Valeria Tigano, Mariateresa Cristani, Marco Casciaro, Giovanni Pioggia, Sebastiano Gangemi
Summary: The pathophysiology of schizophrenia is still not well understood. Genetic factors and oxidative stress play key roles in its development and progression. Oxidative stress leads to the continuous production of oxidation products, such as AGEs and AOPPs, which interact with their receptors, amplifying the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines. In this study, plasma levels of AGEs and AOPPs were found to be significantly higher in schizophrenia patients compared to controls, confirming their involvement in mental disorders. Antioxidant nutraceuticals and a healthy lifestyle could reduce oxidative stress and alleviate schizophrenia symptoms.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Amira Aker, Pierre Ayotte, Elyse Caron -Beaudoin, Amila De Silva, Sylvie Ricard, Eric Gaudreau, Melanie Lemire
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and exposure determinants of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) among Inuit adults. The results showed that the exposure to PFAAs was twice as high compared to the general Canadian population, with some PFAAs concentrations being 7-fold higher. Males had higher concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), while females had higher concentrations of perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnDA).
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yiding Zhuang, Jia Yin, Fei Han, Jialu You, Ye Ding, Zhixu Wang
Summary: In China, preschool children face the dual challenge of energy surplus and micronutrient deficiency, with low intake of dairy products and increased consumption of soft drinks being contributing factors. A study evaluating the impact of substituting dairy products for soft drinks found that this substitution improved the intake of key micronutrients, such as zinc, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B, bringing them closer to recommended levels. Providing accurate nutritional information to parents and children, promoting behavior change regarding soft drink consumption, and encouraging a diversified and balanced diet are essential for addressing this issue.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Thomas Kovesi, Gary Mallach, Yoko Schreiber, Michael McKay, Gail Lawlor, Nick Barrowman, Anne Tsampalieros, Ryan Kulka, Ariel Root, Len Kelly, Michael Kirlew, J. David Miller
Summary: This study found a link between poor indoor environmental quality and respiratory morbidity in young First Nations children living in Northern Ontario.
CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Packull-McCormick, Alicia Cowan, Ken D. Stark, Mike Low, Mary Gamberg, Heidi Swanson, Brian Laird
Summary: Indigenous communities in northern Canada rely on locally harvested traditional foods, including fish, which provides them with nutritional, cultural, and social benefits. However, mercury exposure from fish consumption can pose a health risk for populations that consume large amounts of fish with elevated mercury concentrations. This study examined mercury bioaccessibility in freshwater fish species and found significant differences in total mercury bioaccessibility among fish species and lakes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
T. Diefenbach-Elstob, P. Rivest, A. Benedetti, C. Gordon, M. Palayew, D. Menzies, K. Schwartzman, C. Greenaway
Summary: Canada has a low TB incidence, but there are persistent and distinct epidemics among foreign-born and Inuit populations. Tailored approaches to TB prevention and care are needed to address TB among high-risk populations in low TB incidence settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Wlodarczyk, Beata Smolinska, Iwona Majak
Summary: The study investigated how the application of nano-ZnO combined with conventional fertilizer affects the development of tomato plants, including their antioxidant potential. The results showed that parameters measured were strongly influenced by the concentration of nano-ZnO suspension, the type of cultivated tomato, and the method of nanoparticles application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Wlodarczyk, Beata Smolinska, Iwona Majak
Summary: Tomatoes are a widely produced and consumed crop with health-promoting nutrients. However, they are also one of the most prevalent allergenic vegetables, causing food allergies that are associated with immune mechanisms. Clinical research has been conducted to understand the causes of tomato allergies, which are also related to lifestyle and diet. Tomato allergies are also linked to other allergies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Borish, Ashlee Cunsolo, Jamie Snook, Inez Shiwak, Michele Wood, Ian Mauro, Cate Dewey, Sherilee L. Harper
Summary: The relationship between Inuit and caribou is essential for their emotional well-being, identity, and cultural continuity. Declines in caribou populations result in complex emotional responses, loss of cultural meaning and knowledge, and changes in Inuit identities. The interplay between cultural continuity and adaptive capacity underlies the loss of this culturally important species.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marie Tindborg, Anders Koch, Mikael Andersson, Klaus Juul, Uka Wilhjelm Geisler, Bolette Soborg, Sascha Wilk Michelsen
Summary: The incidence rates of heart disease (HD) and congenital heart disease (CHD) were compared between young Inuit populations in Greenland and Denmark. It was found that the incidence rate of HD was lower in Greenland compared to Denmark, while the incidence rates of CHD were similar in both countries. Individuals of Inuit/mixed ethnicity had a higher risk of both HD and CHD compared to non-Inuit individuals in both countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Maria Babar, Nabeela Afzal, Khadija Siddiqui, Abid Azhar, Saddia Galani
Summary: Grafting is a common and cost-effective technique used in solanaceous crops, but incompatibility limits its widespread use in sustainable food production. This study investigated graft incompatibility in tomato self-grafts, intraspecific grafts, and interspecific grafts to identify physiological and biochemical changes that could serve as markers for early detection of graft incompatibility. Results showed that intraspecific grafts displayed resistance against oxidative damage and high antioxidants activity, while interspecific grafts showed low survival rates and high accumulation of phenolic and flavonoid content. Histological examinations revealed variations in the graft junctions, suggesting that these structural, physiological, and metabolic changes could regulate incompatibility and serve as markers. These findings could contribute to the development of molecular markers in rootstock development programs.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Riti Thapar Kapoor, Ajaz Ahmad, Awais Shakoor, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and strigolactone (GR24) on lentil plants under mercury stress. The results showed that the combined application of SNP and GR24 reduced the adverse impacts of mercury by enhancing growth parameters, boosting mineral uptake, and increasing antioxidant and glyoxalase enzyme activities.
Article
Horticulture
Yolanda Gonzalez-Garcia, Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego, Angel Gabriel Alpuche-Solis, Raul Cabrera, Antonio Juarez-Maldonado
Summary: The study found that the application of carbon-based nanomaterials can reduce the severity of Fusarium oxysporum, increase the yield of tomato fruits, improve the content of photosynthetic pigments, ascorbic acid and flavonoids in leaves, and enhance the activity of antioxidant enzymes. These results suggest that the application of carbon-based nanomaterials may be a viable option for controlling diseases such as Fusarium oxysporum in tomato crops.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)