Article
Environmental Sciences
D. Hamoutene, M. Gagnon, J. Davies, A. Le, M. Black, D. R. Blais, M. Kingsbury
Summary: This study investigates the metabolites and potential toxicities of Emamectin benzoate (EMB) in marine sediments. Results show that EMB is almost immediately transformed into Desmethyl EMB (DES) with a lower transformation rate compared to fish tissue, possibly due to both abiotic and biological processes. The researchers suggest further assessment of freshly sampled marine sediments, different organic regimes, and active bacterial communities to better understand the rate of EMB to DES transformation around aquaculture sites.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miroslava Nedyalkova, Vasil Simeonov
Summary: This study assessed the quality of marine sediment and identified pollution sources using intelligent data analysis methods. The results showed that there are different types and degrees of pollution sources in different coastal areas.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Lasalvia, Vito Capozzi, Giuseppe Perna
Summary: Vibrational spectroscopy combined with multivariate analysis techniques has considerable potential for establishing reliable diagnostic models.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
D. Hamoutene, M. Kingsbury, J. Davies, A. Le, D. R. Blais, M. Gagnon
Summary: The objective of this 318-day study was to determine the half-lives of the anti-sea lice medication EMB in aquaculture sediment conditions and document the degradation of EMB into its main metabolite DES. The study found that different sediment conditions and the presence of oxytetracycline influenced the degradation rate and half-life of EMB. The results of this study are important for predicting the potential effects of medication on marine communities.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. V. Kingsbury, D. Hamoutene, P. Kraska, A. Lacoursiere-Roussel, F. Page, T. Coyle, T. Sutherland, O. Gibb, C. W. McKindsey, F. Hartog, S. Neil, K. Chernoff, D. Wong, B. A. Law, L. Brager, S. M. Baillie, M. Black, T. Bungay, D. Gaspard, K. Hua, G. J. Parsons
Summary: Using data from an aquaculture monitoring program, this study investigates the presence of anti-sea lice drugs and their relationship with organic enrichment in sediment near salmon farms in Canada. The study finds that concentrations of the drugs are often below detection limits and lower compared to other countries. The highest concentrations are observed close to the cages, with lower concentrations detected up to 1.5 km away. Most samples contain multiple drugs, highlighting the potential for cumulative effects. The detection of drugs several years after treatment emphasizes the need for research on their overall persistence.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alberto Jorquera, Cristobal Castillo, Vladimir Murillo, Juan Araya, Javier Pinochet, Diego Narvaez, Silvio Pantoja-Gutierrez, Mauricio A. Urbina
Summary: This study examined the concentrations and characteristics of microplastics in sediment samples from the Inner Sea of Chiloe and found that microplastics were widely distributed in the study area. Current velocity and aquaculture intensity were identified as factors explaining the distribution and abundance of microplastics in sediments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Ricarda Lothmann, Hani Sewilam
Summary: Aquaculture is a known technique for producing marine species, but it generates a large amount of nutrient-rich waste. This review examines the methods available to use these nutrients and close the nutrient cycle, including Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), Biofloc Technology (BFT), and marine aquaponics. These techniques show promise in reducing pressure on freshwater resources and improving food supply.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tiziano Zarra, Mark Gino K. Galang, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This research discusses traditional and innovative techniques for effective odour quantification monitoring model (OQMM), aiming to optimize the accuracy of the measurements. Artificial neural network (ANN) was found to provide the most accurate results among the investigated techniques.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eleni G. Farmaki, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Ioannis N. Pasias, Nikolaos Rousis, Cecile Baulard, Leonidas Papaharisis, Constantinos E. Efstathiou
Summary: Aquaculture production has increased globally and its environmental impact is still not well understood. This study in Greece determined the accumulation of metals and metalloids as well as nutrients in marine sediments near aquaculture cages. The research utilized Supervised Artificial Neural Networks and Classification Trees to assess the impact of aquaculture activities on sediments, concluding that phosphorus, nitrogen, copper, and cadmium were the most critical factors affecting marine sediments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xianqi Zhou, Danial Jahed Armaghani, Jinbi Ye, Mahdy Khari, Mohammad Reza Motahari
Summary: This study employed a hybridization approach to predict air over-pressure associated with quarry blasting, with artificial neural network and Chi-square automatic interaction detector performing the best. Distance was identified as the least important factor for predicting AOp, while the most important factor remains inconclusive.
NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Christopher R. Myers, Chinmayee V. Subban
Summary: The increase in CO2 in the oceans has a direct impact on the productivity and survival of coastal industries and ecosystems. Decreased alkalinity of seawater affects marine aquaculture by reducing the availability of carbonates for shell-building organisms, resulting in lower quality and productivity. Current methods for reducing CO2 in feedwaters include the use of recirculating aquaculture systems, but there is also interest in ocean-based CO2 capture. However, further research and development are needed before these technologies can be implemented for marine aquaculture.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hui Wang, Dong Xie, Peter A. Bowler, Zhangfan Zeng, Wen Xiong, Chunlong Liu
Summary: The South China Sea is a regional center of high marine and coastal biodiversity, with many non-indigenous species introduced as a result of mariculture and fisheries activities. These species have negative impacts on local biodiversity and economy, requiring increased monitoring and management efforts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Alyssa M. Demko, Nastassia V. Patin, Paul R. Jensen
Summary: This study assessed microbial diversity in tropical marine sediments at five shallow-water sites in Belize using both culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques. The results showed that culture-dependent methods could capture low abundance taxa missed by culture-independent methods, revealing rare taxa in the sediment microbial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rui Rita, Vitor Marques, Diogo Barbara, Ines Chaves, Pedro Macedo, Victor Moutinho, Mariana Pereira
Summary: This paper evaluates the operational efficiency of the Portuguese mainland electricity Distribution System Operator (DSO) using different methodologies, including Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA), Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Total Productivity Indices (Malmquist). The results show that the efficiency levels of the Portuguese DSO are between the 1st quartile and the efficiency frontier.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Yangming Huang, Yue Huang, Xiangzhong Song, Jingxian Gao, Yanmei Xiong, Shungeng Min
Summary: The study introduces a novel PLS-DA strategy, showing its superior performance in multi-class problems, especially in NIR and Raman spectral datasets. The method achieves high prediction accuracy through selecting representative samples and building qualitative models.
CHEMOMETRICS AND INTELLIGENT LABORATORY SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nikiforos Alygizakis, Kelsey Ng, Niki Maragou, Sylvana Alirai, Peter Behnisch, Harrie Besselink, Peter Oswald, Lubos Cirka, Nikolaos S. S. Thomaidis, Jaroslav Slobodnik
Summary: Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are a major source of contaminants in the environment, so it is crucial to monitor their performance continuously. This study proposes a battery of in vitro bioassays to assess the quality of wastewater effluents. The bioassays evaluate the combined toxicity effect of multiple contaminants and can serve as an early warning system. The study demonstrates that the proposed effect-based monitoring battery is a complementary tool to traditional chemical analysis, and suggests its regular application in WWTPs to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Afroditi Michalaki, Haralabos C. C. Karantonis, Anastasia S. S. Kritikou, Nikolaos S. S. Thomaidis, Marilena E. E. Dasenaki
Summary: This study aimed to establish an extraction method for the most abundant phenolic compounds in Petroselinum crispum leaves. The extraction conditions were optimized using response surface methodology and ultrasound-assisted extraction. The phenolic compounds in the extracts were accurately quantified using HPLC-PDA, and their identification was performed using UPLC-Q-TOF MS. The extracts obtained under the optimal conditions contained a sufficient amount of phenolic compounds for use in the production of functional foods.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kelsey Ng, Nikiforos A. Alygizakis, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Jaroslav Slobodnik
Summary: The presence of antibiotics in the environment could lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pose a public health crisis. A study was conducted in 48 wastewater treatment plants across 11 countries, revealing the detection of 47 antibiotics. This finding suggests the presence of antibiotics in European ecosystems, which could trigger undesirable responses, including antibiotic resistance.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Stavroula Oikonomou, Zoi Kazlari, Dimitrios Loukovitis, Arkadios Dimitroglou, Lefteris Kottaras, Konstantinos Tzokas, Dimitrios Barkas, Nikolaos Katribouzas, Leonidas Papaharisis, Dimitrios Chatziplis
Summary: The use of plant-based proteins as a substitute for fishmeal and fish oil in aquaculture feeds has gained attention due to the high cost of nutrition. This study found that using a standard commercial diet instead of a plant-based one can achieve higher genetic gain, although it may reduce the genetic gain per generation. Therefore, establishing a breeding strategy based on plant-based diets is feasible but requires balancing the reduction in feed cost and the decrease in genetic gain.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kondylia Antoniadi, Nikolaos Thomaidis, Petros Nihoyannopoulos, Konstantinos Toutouzas, Evangelos Gikas, Charikleia Kelaidi, Sophia Polychronopoulou
Summary: Improvements in the treatment of childhood cancer have increased survival rates, but also led to the occurrence of cardiotoxicity. This article reviews the definition, diagnosis methods, and new technologies in the field of cardio-oncology. Omics science offers new opportunities for biomarker discovery and understanding the mechanisms of cardiotoxicity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pradeep Dewapriya, Nikolaos Rousis, Cassandra Rauert, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Kevin V. Thomas
Summary: Urban stormwater runoff is a major source of water pollution caused by a large mixture of chemicals. The pollutant profile of stormwater samples collected from an Australian creek was analyzed using high-resolution mass spectrometry and chemometric tools. The study identified compounds such as nonpolymeric surfactants, plastic additives, rubber and resin-related products, and natural products in the stormwater. The prioritization workflow used in this study proved to be an effective tool for assessing key stormwater-related compounds and determining their environmental effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nikolaos Rousis, Richard Bade, Ivan Romero-Sanchez, Jochen F. Mueller, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Kevin Thomas, Emma Gracia-Lor
Summary: The market for illicit drugs and new psychoactive substances (NPS) has increased significantly and festivals are identified as high-risk environments for substance use. Traditional surveillance methods have limitations, and wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) proves to be a cost-effective and timely alternative. Utilizing WBE, a study was conducted in a large city in Spain during the New Year period and a summer Festival, identifying high consumption rates of specific NPS and illicit drugs, as well as dynamic changes in their use patterns over a six-month period. The study highlights the importance of WBE in complementing public health information and providing insights into drug use trends at festivals.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wiebke Duerig, Sofia Lindblad, Oksana Golovko, Georgios Gkotsis, Reza Aalizadeh, Maria-Christina Nika, Nikolaos Thomaidis, Nikiforos A. Alygizakis, Merle Plassmann, Peter Haglund, Qiuguo Fu, Juliane Hollender, Jade Chaker, Arthur David, Uwe Kunkel, Andre Macherius, Lidia Belova, Giulia Poma, Hugues Preud'Homme, Catherine Munschy, Yann Aminot, Carsten Jaeger, Jan Lisec, Martin Hansen, Katrin Vorkamp, Linyan Zhu, Francesca Cappelli, Claudio Roscioli, Sara Valsecchi, Renzo Bagnati, Belen Gonzalez, Ailette Prieto, Olatz Zuloaga, Ruben Gil-Solsona, Pablo Gago-Ferrero, Sara Rodriguez-Mozaz, Helene Budzinski, Marie-Helene Devier, Georg Dierkes, Lise Boulard, Griet Jacobs, Stefan Voorspoels, Heinz Ruedel, Lutz Ahrens
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sotirios G. Papageorgiou, Ioanna Mavroeidi, Marios Kostakis, Aris Spathis, Danai Leventakou, Evangelia Kritikou, Nikolaos Oikonomopoulos, Chrysoula Kourkouti, Maria Krania, Anthi Bouchla, Thomas Thomopoulos, Zoi Tsakiraki, Konstantinos Markakis, Ioannis G. Panayiotides, Nikolaos Thomaidis, Vasiliki Pappa, Periklis G. Foukas, Melpomeni Peppa
Summary: Primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is a rare disease presenting as unilateral or bilateral rapidly growing adrenal masses. This study reports two cases of PAL presenting as adrenal incidentalomas (AIs) with autonomous cortisol production. Both patients showed symptoms of lumbar pain and were diagnosed with PAL through imaging and hormonal evaluation. They underwent biopsies that confirmed the presence of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Treatment was administered, but one patient died from infection shortly after. This study highlights the need for further analysis of PAL cases to understand its pathogenesis and course.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panagiotis Oikonomopoulos, Varvara Pagkali, Evangelia Kritikou, Anthi Panara, Marios G. Kostakis, Nicolaos S. Thomaidis, Thomais G. Tziotzi, Anastasios Economou, Christos Kokkinos, Giannis S. Papaefstathiou
Summary: Two new Fe(II) Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), namely 3D-Fe-MOF and 2D-Fe-MOF, were successfully synthesized and characterized by adjusting the reaction conditions to achieve the optimal degree of deprotonation of the bridging ligand. Both MOFs showed stability in water and had the ability to sorb glucose, although the sorption capacity was negligible. A 3D-Fe-MOF modified graphite paste sensor (GPE) was fabricated for non-enzymatic glucose detection in aqueous solution, and preliminary results were discussed using differential pulse voltammetry.
CHEMISTRY-SWITZERLAND
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Charalampos Kolvatzis, Paris Christodoulou, Ioannis Kalogiannidis, Konstantinos Tsiantas, Ioannis Tsakiridis, Charikleia Kyrkou, Antigoni Cheilari, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Panagiotis Zoumpoulakis, Apostolos Athanasiadis, Alexandra-Maria Michaelidou
Summary: This study analyzed the metabolic composition of amniotic fluid collected from pregnant women during the second trimester and identified potential biomarkers for predicting and diagnosing preterm delivery. Pathway analysis also revealed the metabolic pathways associated with the risk of preterm delivery.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Panagiotis-Loukas P. Gialouris, Georgios A. Koulis, Eleni S. Nastou, Marilena E. Dasenaki, Niki C. Maragou, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis
Summary: This study developed a new, simple and reliable method for determining volatile compounds in honey, and successfully identified 53 volatile compounds belonging to different chemical classes using target and suspect screening techniques.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antigoni Margariti, Vasiliki D. Papakonstantinou, George M. Stamatakis, Constantinos A. Demopoulos, Christina Machalia, Evangelia Emmanouilidou, Gregor Schnakenburg, Maria-Christina Nika, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Athanassios I. Philippopoulos
Summary: This study investigates the antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory activities of a series of complexes. It is found that certain complexes exhibit potent inhibitory effects on platelet aggregation induced by Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) and also affect the metabolic enzymatic pathways of PAF, resulting in anti-inflammatory properties.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sofia K. Drakopoulou, Anastasia S. Kritikou, Carsten Baessmann, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis
Summary: This study explores the potential of LC-TIMS-HRMS as a reliable analytical platform for authenticity studies and applied it in the adulteration study of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Using an integrated untargeted 4D-metabolomics approach, the study successfully built robust prediction models that could discriminate between authentic EVOOs and adulterated ones, while also identifying specific markers for each group. The addition of TIMS in the LC-HRMS workflow significantly increased the metabolic coverage and enabled the detection of adulteration down to 1%.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ioanna Barla, Panagiotis Efentakis, Sofia Lamprou, Maria Gavriatopoulou, Meletios-Athanasios Dimopoulos, Evangelos Terpos, Ioanna Andreadou, Nikolaos Thomaidis, Evangelos Gikas
Summary: The antineoplastic agent carfilzomib (Cfz) is used to treat multiple myeloma; however, it can cause cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity as common adverse effects. While the mechanisms of these side effects are well-established, there is limited research on the drug's metabolic alterations and their impacts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR 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)
