Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ernesto Azzurro, Sonia Smeraldo, Manuela D'Amen
Summary: With over a thousand introduced species, the Mediterranean is the most heavily invaded marine region in the world. The study reconstructed the invasion and dynamics of exotic fish species, calculated introduction and spread rates, and investigated time correlates since introduction using a comprehensive dataset of georeferenced observations. The findings revealed an exponential increase in the arrival rate of introduced species and highlighted temporal and geographical patterns in the invasion process.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fabielle M. Bando, Bruno R. S. Figueiredo, Dieison A. Moi, Sidinei M. Thomaz, Thaisa S. Michelan, Jorge Garcia-Giron, Jani Heino, Janne Alahuhta, Gustavo Q. Romero, Roger P. Mormul
Summary: A growing body of evidence indicates that biological invasions are causing changes in the composition of species in communities over space and time. Previous studies conducted at small scales and short durations may have underestimated the impact of exotic species on native communities.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Shams M. Galib, John S. Findlay, Martyn C. Lucas
Summary: The study investigated the impacts of invasive signal crayfish on native species and ecosystems from the perspectives of fish, benthic fish, and macroinvertebrates through different spatial and temporal scales using various methods. The results showed that the invasion of signal crayfish had negative effects on fish populations, benthic fish, and macroinvertebrate communities.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Kevin R. Butt, Jackie A. Gilbert, Joanna Kostecka, Christopher N. Lowe, Siobhan M. Quigg, Pia Euteneuer
Summary: The construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport involved the relocation of earthworms as prey items for protected vertebrates, as part of a habitat restoration package. Monitoring the translocated grassland sites revealed that the earthworm communities were affected by the translocation method used and the specific site topography. The composition of the earthworm communities fluctuated over the monitoring period, and was influenced by environmental factors such as soil moisture content, pH, and rainfall. Long-term monitoring is necessary to accurately assess the composition and population size of earthworm communities.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Friederike C. Bolam, Jorge Ahumada, H. Resit Akcakaya, Thomas M. Brooks, Wendy Elliott, Sean Hoban, Louise Mair, David Mallon, Philip J. K. McGowan, Domitilla Raimondo, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Dilys Roe, Mary B. Seddon, Xiaoli Shen, Simon N. Stuart, James E. M. Watson, Stuart H. M. Butchart
Summary: Preventing human-induced extinctions requires policy commitments to implement targeted recovery actions for threatened species, in addition to comprehensive efforts to mitigate threats to species.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biology
Lucas Sire, Paul Schmidt Yanez, Cai Wang, Annie Bezier, Beatrice Courtial, Jeremy Cours, Diego Fontaneto, Laurent Larrieu, Christophe Bouget, Simon Thorn, Joerg Mueller, Douglas W. Yu, Michael T. Monaghan, Elisabeth A. Herniou, Carlos Lopez-Vaamonde
Summary: This study examines the effects of climate-induced forest dieback and salvage logging on insect diversity in silver fir Pyrenean forests using metabarcoding. While there were no consistent changes in species richness, forest dieback resulted in significant changes in community composition, particularly affecting rare species. The study suggests that forest dieback drives changes in species assemblages that mimic natural forest succession and increases the risk of catastrophic loss of rare species.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Decky Indrawan Junaedi, Taufikurrahman Nasution, Dwinda Mariska Putri, Rajif Iryadi, Reni Lestari, Vandra Kurniawan, Risha Amilia Pratiwi, Aisyah Handayani, Sudarmono
Summary: Invasive alien/exotic species pose a major global threat to plant extinctions. Interestingly, many threatened exotic species are found in Botanical Gardens worldwide. This study used the Tropical Weed Risk Assessment Procedure (TWRAP) to evaluate the invasion risk of selected threatened exotic plant species in Indonesian Botanical Gardens.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
J. Ravindran, Pranay Sawant, B. Manikandan, B. S. Ingole, P. Dhivya, R. Periasamy, R. Sharma
Summary: This study provides preliminary information on the biodiversity and spatial distribution of coral reef communities in Angria Bank, a submerged carbonate platform along the central west coast of India. The findings suggest that Angria Bank is a biodiversity hotspot, and these remote habitats are crucial for the conservation of shallow reef communities.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Masaki Miya
Summary: This article reviews the application of eDNA metabarcoding in monitoring marine fish communities and discusses its prospects in biodiversity monitoring. eDNA metabarcoding can predict species richness, detect habitat segregation and biogeographic patterns, and monitor the dynamics of fish communities. It can also assess the impact of human activities on fish communities.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biology
James S. Sinclair, Oliver C. Stringham, Bradley Udell, Nicholas E. Mandrak, Brian Leung, Christina M. Romagosa, Julie L. Lockwood
Summary: The international trade in exotic vertebrate pets has social and economic benefits, but also ecological, ethical, and human health impacts. Understanding the structure of the pet trade is crucial to optimize its benefits and mitigate negative effects, but data gaps hinder this effort. Network approaches, like the one presented in this article, can help inform and manage the growing demand for exotic pets.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ciaran S. M. Campbell, Ludovic Dutoit, Tania M. King, Dave Craw, Christopher P. Burridge, Graham P. Wallis, Jonathan M. Waters
Summary: This study uses genome-wide data to investigate the phylogeny of the Galaxias vulgaris complex in New Zealand and reveals the potential of mitochondrial capture to obscure species diversity. It also highlights the impact of geological and anthropogenic drainage modifications on freshwater biodiversity.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jie Yao, Jihong Huang, Yi Ding, Yue Xu, Han Xu, Runguo Zang
Summary: The study investigated the determinants of ecological uniqueness in species assemblages in forest communities in China. It was found that ecological uniqueness is influenced by both local environment and community characteristics, and that the relationship between ecological uniqueness and species richness is related to the percentage of rare species in the community. Therefore, simultaneously focusing on beta diversity and ecological uniqueness with regard to local environmental conditions is recommended for studying forest community assembly and biodiversity conservation.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Paride Balzani, Elizabeta Briski, Carlos Cano-Barbacil, Vanessa De Santis, Emma J. Hudgins, Antonin Kouba, Rafael L. Macedo, Melina Kourantidou, David Renault, Axel E. Rico-Sanchez, Ismael Soto, Mathieu Toutain, Elena Tricarico, Ali Serhan Tarkan
Summary: Biological invasions pose a growing threat to ecosystems, biodiversity, and socio-economic interests. However, there are variations in classifications and definitions of invasive species among European Union member states, leading to differences in the number and proportion of reported invasive species. Using Germany as a case study, this research highlights the gaps in invasive species classifications and suggests that the lower number of reported invasive species in Germany may be attributed to differences in classifications, variations in research effort and focus, and diverse national priorities. This underreporting may be a result of a focus on economic growth, which may have taken precedence over addressing the potential ecological and economic impacts of invasive species.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Guan-Wen Wei, Mark van Kleunen
Summary: The study found that soil heterogeneity can alleviate the competitive effects of native communities on alien invaders, as the invaders benefit more from resource-rich patches. This finding could explain why observational studies often find positive relationships between the numbers of alien and native species.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naiara Guimaraes Sales, Owen Simon Wangensteen, Daniel Cardoso Carvalho, Kristy Deiner, Kim Praebel, Ilaria Coscia, Allan D. McDevitt, Stefano Mariani
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding for assessing fish communities in the Jequitinhonha River catchment in Brazil. The results revealed spatio-temporal changes, unrecorded biodiversity components, and potential anthropogenic impacts on fish assemblages. Differences in species richness before and after major rain events were observed, as well as the potential impact of dams on local fish diversity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Elisa Soana, Fabio Vincenzi, Nicolo Colombani, Micol Mastrocicco, Elisa Anna Fano, Giuseppe Castaldelli
Summary: The research demonstrates that nitrogen inputs exceed outputs without causing widespread nitrate pollution, as soil denitrification plays an important role in the basin, balancing nitrogen inputs and outputs.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Luigi Alessandrino, Nicolo Colombani, Anna Laura Eusebi, Vassilis Aschonitis, Micol Mastrocicco
Summary: In this study, graphene was tested for the first time as a soil improver on a calcareous sandy soil. Results showed that graphene performed well in reducing nutrients and metals leaching compared to traditional soil improvers, without altering soil's physical-chemical parameters or releasing nutrients and heavy metals into the solution.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Mattia Lanzoni, Anna Gavioli, Giuseppe Castaldelli, Vassilis Aschonitis, Marco Milardi
Summary: The European eel is critically endangered and completes its life cycle between European freshwaters and the Sargasso Sea. The migration of glass eels into brackish waters is influenced by astronomical factors more than meteorological and oceanographical factors. Identifying the environmental variables affecting glass eels migration can help in promoting eel stocks restoration.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christos Petsoulas, Eleftherios Evangelou, Alexandros Tsitouras, Vassilis Aschonitis, Anastasia Kargiotidou, Ebrahim Khah, Ourania Pavli, Dimitrios N. Vlachostergios
Summary: On-farm genotype screening is costly and uncertain, but phenomics offers a new approach using optical sensors to accurately phenotype and enhance genetic gain. This study developed a high-throughput phenotyping workflow using an active crop canopy sensor to estimate spectral reflectance indices (SRIs) and demonstrated the efficiency of SRIs as a selection tool for distinguishing and classifying sesame genotypes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luigi Alessandrino, Nicolo Colombani, Vassilis George Aschonitis, Micol Mastrocicco
Summary: This study highlights the importance of using parallel batch tests with different liquid/solid ratios to assess the dissolution mechanisms of graphene in soils. The results showed that graphene did not alter the physicochemical parameters of soils and did not trigger an increase in nitrate concentration. Compared to other soil improvers, graphene performed well in terms of its effects on soils.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Panagiotis Tziachris, Vassilis Aschonitis, Eirini Metaxa, Areti Bountla
Summary: This dataset presents soil data analyses including pH, organic matter, salinity, major elements, and microelements that impact plant nutrition. It can be used to evaluate soil status for various tasks.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Luigi Alessandrino, Anna Laura Eusebi, Vassilis Aschonitis, Micol Mastrocicco, Nicolo Colombani
Summary: This study monitored and modeled the changes in hydraulic parameters induced by the introduction of graphene in different types of soil. The results showed that graphene had minimal effects on hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and effective porosity, but it significantly increased specific retention and altered dispersivity. However, using electrical conductivity for model fitting produced unreliable results.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kyriaki Anagnostopoulpou, Christina Nannou, Vassilis G. Aschonitis, Dimitra A. Lambropoulu
Summary: The water quality of Greek lakes is threatened by organic micropollutants, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals, which could have potential ecological effects. A study found that DEET, caffeine, and TCPP were the most commonly detected compounds in the lakes. The maximum concentrations of different classes of pollutants varied greatly, indicating the impact of intense agricultural activity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Panagiotis Kekelis, Efimia M. Papatheodorou, Eleni Terpsidou, Maria Dimou, Vassilis Aschonitis, Nikolaos Monokrousos
Summary: Coffee waste, as an organic amendment, has a positive effect on soil free-living nematode communities, especially in sandy loam soil. The genus Panagrolaimus shows potential for describing soil quality differentiations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luigi Alessandrino, Nicolo Colombani, Vassilis Aschonitis, Anna Laura Eusebi, Mic()l Mastrocicco
Summary: This study monitored and compared the fate of nutrients and heavy metals in a sandy Calcisol amended with Graphene and other traditional improvers. The results showed that Graphene performed well in minimizing nutrients and heavy metals leaching.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evangelos Tziritis, Ekaterini Sachsamanoglou, Vassilis Aschonitis
Summary: Assessing the hydrogeochemical evolution of groundwater is challenging, especially considering the multiple impacts on its quality and the hydraulic interactions between aquifers. This study used hydrogeochemical modelling and data analysis to assess the complex hydrogeological regime, and found temporal-dependent behavior of the aquifer system during the irrigation period, leading to seasonal changes in hydrodynamic conditions and depletion of the upper aquifer layers. The proposed methodology proved to be a useful tool for capturing the temporal dynamics in complex groundwater systems and supporting groundwater resource management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Panagiotis Tziachris, Melpomeni Nikou, Vassilis Aschonitis, Andreas Kallioras, Katerina Sachsamanoglou, Maria Dolores Fidelibus, Evangelos Tziritis
Summary: Machine learning algorithms are widely used for their high prediction accuracy, but they may produce overly optimistic results due to overfitting and inadvertent biases. Spatial data, with their intrinsic spatial autocorrelation, can introduce biases to machine learning. Spatial cross-validation (SCV) has emerged as a special resampling method to address this issue. This study compared the performance of SCV with conventional random cross-validation (CCV) in predicting groundwater electrical conductivity (EC) using different datasets. The results showed that SCV provides ML models with better generalization capabilities and reduces the over-optimism bias associated with CCV methods. SCV could be applied in studies that use spatial data and machine learning.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luigi Alessandrino, Christos Pavlakis, Nicolo Colombani, Micol Mastrocicco, Vassilis Aschonitis
Summary: Graphene waste has been investigated as a soil conditioner for improving soil physical and hydraulic properties, showing the largest decrease in bulk density and significant improvements in soil aeration and drainage conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Edoardo Severini, Monia Magri, Elisa Soana, Marco Bartoli, Marco Faggioli, Fulvio Celico
Summary: In the Chiese River watershed in Lombardy Region, Italy, traditional irrigation practices combined with excessive fertilization have led to high concentrations of nitrate pollution in groundwater. This mismanagement has resulted in increased nitrogen levels in the river and groundwater, violating the Nitrate and Water Framework directives.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Vassilis Aschonitis, Dimos Touloumidis, Marie-Claire ten Veldhuis, Miriam Coenders-Gerrits
Summary: Thornthwaite's formula is widely considered as the best method for large-scale applications of potential evapotranspiration and aridity assessment. In this study, a global database of local correction coefficients for Thornthwaite's formula was developed to improve its accuracy by integrating local climatic factors. The validation using data from multiple stations showed that the corrected formula significantly improved the estimation of evapotranspiration and aridity indices in non-humid areas.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
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)