Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Genta Ito, Takahiro Takazono, Naoki Hosogaya, Naoki Iwanaga, Shogo Miyazawa, Satoki Fujita, Hideaki Watanabe, Hiroshi Mukae
Summary: This study evaluated the factors affecting the start date and total number of infected persons in the influenza epidemic season in Japan. It found that climate change and human mobility have an impact on the timing and intensity of influenza epidemics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Canelle Poirier, Yulin Hswen, Guillaume Bouzille, Marc Cuggia, Audrey Lavenu, John S. Brownstein, Thomas Brewer, Mauricio Santillana
Summary: Effective and timely disease surveillance systems are crucial for public health officials to design interventions to mitigate disease outbreaks. In France, healthcare-based disease monitoring systems currently lag real-time influenza activity information by one to three weeks, leading to uncertainty for public health officials in assessing population-level disease activity. Leveraging multiple disparate data sources, machine-learning modeling approaches can provide real-time estimates and short-term forecasts of influenza activity, demonstrating the importance of integrating various data sources for accurate and timely predictions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li Qi, Tian Liu, Yuan Gao, Dechao Tian, Wenge Tang, Qin Li, Luzhao Feng, Qiyong Liu
Summary: This study found inverted J-shaped nonlinear associations between mean temperature, absolute humidity, wind speed, sunshine, and influenza activity, as well as a J-shaped nonlinear association between relative humidity and influenza activity. The relationship between aggregate rainfall and influenza activity could be described with a U-shaped curve.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Genta Ito, Takahiro Takazono, Naoki Hosogaya, Naoki Iwanaga, Shogo Miyazawa, Satoki Fujita, Hideaki Watanabe, Hiroshi Mukae
Summary: This retrospective observational study evaluated the factors influencing the start date of the influenza epidemic season and the total number of infected persons per 1,000,000 population in 47 prefectures of Japan. Using a Japanese health insurance claims database, single and multiple regression analyses were conducted to assess the relationship between the start time of the epidemic and various factors such as absolute humidity, total visitors, and total population. The study found that the earlier the climate became suitable for virus transmission and the higher the human mobility, the earlier the epidemic season tended to begin.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ka Chun Chong, Eng Kiong Yeoh, Chi Chiu Leung, Steven Yuk Fai Lau, Holly Ching Yu Lam, William Bernard Goggins, Shi Zhao, Jinjun Ran, Kirran N. Mohammad, Renee Wan Yi Chan, Christopher Koon Chi Lai, Paul Kay Sheung Chan, Cecilia Shih Ya Leung, Victor Xin Yuan Chen, Yawen Wang, Yuchen Wei
Summary: The study found that increased influenza activity and higher temperature were associated with a higher risk of tuberculosis admissions, while short-term exposure to air pollutants was not significantly related to tuberculosis hospitalization.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Haokun Yuan, Sarah C. Kramer, Eric H. Y. Lau, Benjamin J. Cowling, Wan Yang
Summary: Climate drivers such as humidity and temperature have a significant impact on influenza transmission in subtropical regions, with a simple model effectively replicating epidemic patterns observed in Hong Kong by quantifying the bimodal effect of absolute humidity on transmission and the nonlinear relationship with temperature. Shorter immunity periods also play a crucial role in approximating the co-circulation of influenza virus (sub)types at the population level. The study's findings are consistent with laboratory studies on influenza survival and transmission dynamics under different humidity and temperature levels.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Gabriele Neumann, Yoshihiro Kawaoka
Summary: Seasonality refers to the variations in virus prevalence throughout the year, with different viruses showing different seasonal patterns in different regions. The distance from the equator is correlated with the degree of seasonality.
EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Ka Chun Chong, Paul K. S. Chan, Tsz Cheung Lee, Steven Y. F. Lau, Peng Wu, Christopher K. C. Lai, Kitty S. C. Fung, Cindy W. S. Tse, Shuk Yu Leung, Ka Li Kwok, Conglu Li, Xiaoting Jiang, Yuchen Wei
Summary: Investigations on meteorology classification systems for influenza epidemics, especially in subtropical regions, are limited. This study aims to develop meteorologically-favorable zones for influenza A and B epidemics by analyzing laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and meteorological variables in Hong Kong. The results showed that certain combinations of temperature and relative humidity favored epidemics in different seasons. The established meteorologically-favorable zones had satisfactory prediction performance for influenza epidemics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Ruan, Yixuan Li, Junzhe Lin, Zihan Ren, Naeem Iqbal, Dan Guo, Tianrui Zhai
Summary: We propose a design of stable and transferable membrane inlaid with whispering-gallery-mode plasmon hybrid microlaser arrays for sensitive and stable thermal sensing. By integrating plasmonic gold nanorods with polymer lasing microfiber arrays that are embedded in the polydimethylsiloxane matrix, whispering-gallery-mode lasing arrays with high quality are achieved.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Ruan, Yixuan Li, Junzhe Lin, Zihan Ren, Naeem Iqbal, Dan Guo, Tianrui Zhai
Summary: We propose a design of stable and transferable membrane inlaid with whispering-gallery-mode plasmon hybrid microlaser arrays for sensitive and stable thermal sensing.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Siddikur Rahman, Arman Hossain Chowdhury
Summary: This study examined the relationship between meteorological factors and COVID-19 transmission in SAARC countries and compared the predictive accuracy of two modeling methods. It found that maximum temperature had a positive impact on COVID-19 transmission in Afghanistan and India, while surface pressure had a positive influence in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The XGBoost model showed better performance in predicting COVID-19 cases compared to the ARIMAX model. These findings are important for establishing more accurate early warning systems to control the spread of the pandemic.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Haemi Park, Junghee Lee, Cheolhee Yoo, Seongmun Sim, Jungho Im
Summary: This article proposed machine learning-based models to estimate spatially continuous daily RHns at 1 km resolution over Japan and South Korea under all sky conditions. XGBoost produced slightly better performance than RF, and the spatially continuous RHns model combined based on XGBoost yielded a coefficient of determination of 0.72 and a root-mean-square error of 10.61%. The spatiotemporal patterns of the estimated RHns agreed with in situ observations, reflecting the effect of topography on RHns.
IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATIONS AND REMOTE SENSING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Suarez-Gutierrez, Wolfgang A. Mueller, Jochem Marotzke
Summary: A study reveals that Europe will potentially experience more frequent and earlier occurrences of extreme heat and drought typical of the end of the century, especially when it coincides with a warm North Atlantic.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rong Luo, Qiang Hou
Summary: This study developed a time-temperature-humidity superposition principle for asphalt mixtures and demonstrated the significant effect of humidity on the viscoelastic properties. The humidity-dependency of the viscoelastic properties of asphalt mixtures was identified, and the study validated the developed model fit.
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Steven Yuk-Fai Lau, Wei Cheng, Zhao Yu, Kirran N. Mohammad, Maggie Haitian Wang, Benny Chung-Ying Zee, Xi Li, Ka Chun Chong, Enfu Chen
Summary: This study found a "hockey-stick association" between absolute humidity and the risk of influenza infections. The overall cumulative adjusted relative risk (ARR) was statistically significant when weekly mean absolute humidity was low (<10 mu g/m(3)) and high (>17.5 mu g/m(3). A slightly higher ARR was observed when weekly mean temperature reached over 30.5 degrees C. A statistically significantly higher ARR was observed when weekly mean relative humidity dropped below 67%. ARR increased statistically significantly with increasing rainfall. In brief, high temperature, wet and dry conditions, and heavy rainfall were the major risk factors associated with a higher risk of influenza infections.
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(2021)
Article
Virology
Zihao Guo, Shi Zhao, Shengzhi Sun, Daihai He, Ka Chun Chong, Eng Kiong Yeoh
Summary: This study collected contact tracing data of global monkeypox cases and estimated the serial interval and reproduction number of monkeypox. The findings provided insights into the transmission potentials of the current monkeypox outbreaks and highlighted the need for continuous surveillance.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Pin Wang, Haipei Xiang, Mengdi Guo, Yuan Shi, Ka Chun Chong, Jianxiang Huang, Hung Chak Ho
Summary: Traffic noise in compact high-rise, high-density cities can increase cardiovascular risks. This study found positive associations between roadside and indoor traffic noise exposure and cardiovascular mortality. The associations with roadside exposure were influenced by urban heat island, light pollution, and greenness.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xin Lai, Xin Lian, Liu Liu, Jiayin Wang, Yuqian Liu, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This paper presents a generalized likelihood ratio (GLR) based control chart for better monitoring the risk-adjusted ZIP process. The proposed method efficiently detects random shifts in both parameters and demonstrates superior performance in simulation studies and real-world datasets.
QUALITY AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Xiong, Yuchen Wei, Holly Ching Yu Lam, Carlos King Ho Wong, Steven Yuk Fai Lau, Shi Zhao, Jinjun Ran, Conglu Li, Xiaoting Jiang, Qianying Yue, Wei Cheng, Huwen Wang, Yawen Wang, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between environmental factors, influenza activity, and asthma exacerbation in adults using 22 years of hospitalization records. The study found that cold conditions and influenza activity are risk factors for asthma exacerbation in adults, and asthma exacerbation is more common in the warm season.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Virology
Zihao Guo, Shi Zhao, Chris Ka Pun Mok, Ray T. Y. So, Carrie Ho Kwan Yam, Tsz Yu Chow, Tony Chin Pok Chan, Yuchen Wei, Katherine Min Jia, Maggie Haitian Wang, Ka Chun Chong, Eng Kiong Yeoh
Summary: In January 2022, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 caused significant outbreaks and became the dominant strain in Hong Kong, replacing the previously circulating Delta variant. To examine the transmission potential of these emerging variants, the epidemiological characteristics of Omicron and Delta were compared. Clinical and contact tracing data of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases in Hong Kong were analyzed, and bias-controlled models were used to estimate the serial interval, incubation period, and infectiousness of the two variants. The Omicron variant had a shorter serial interval (4.4 days vs. 5.8 days), shorter incubation period (3.4 days vs. 3.8 days), and a higher proportion of presymptomatic transmission (62% vs. 48%) compared to the Delta variant.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Infectious Diseases
Junyuan Huang, Shi Zhao, Ka Chun Chong, Yingchun Zhou, Weiguo Lu, Fang Fang, Peter Pak Hang Cheung, Kiu Cheung Lai, David S. C. Hui, Chris Ka Pun Mok
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Conglu Li, Xiaoting Jiang, Qianying Yue, Yuchen Wei, Yawen Wang, Janice Ying-en Ho, Xiang Qian Lao, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This study used population-based data from Hong Kong to evaluate the impact of climate factors and seasonal influenza on hip fracture admissions in the elderly. Results showed that lower air temperature and higher solar radiation increased the risk of hip fractures in the elderly, while seasonal influenza activity was not associated with the risk.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Zihao Guo, Shi Zhao, Shui Shan Lee, Chi Tim Hung, Ngai Sze Wong, Tsz Yu Chow, Carrie Ho Kwan Yam, Maggie Haitian Wang, Jingxuan Wang, Ka Chun Chong, Eng Kiong Yeoh
Summary: Timely detection of infectious diseases with superspreading potential is crucial for disease control and preventing future outbreaks. This study developed an estimation framework to track the time-varying risk of superspreading events (SSEs) using COVID-19 data from Hong Kong. The results showed substantial superspreading during the initial phase of the epidemics, but after implementing public health interventions, the risk of SSEs reduced. The study emphasized the importance of estimating the time-varying superspreading potential as a complement to disease transmissibility monitoring.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ka Chun Chong, Paul K. S. Chan, Chi Tim Hung, Carlos K. H. Wong, Xi Xiong, Yuchen Wei, Shi Zhao, Zihao Guo, Huwen Wang, Carrie H. K. Yam, Tsz Yu Chow, Conglu Li, Xiaoting Jiang, Shuk Yu Leung, Ka Li Kwok, Eng Kiong Yeoh, Kehang Li
Summary: The study found that Hong Kong had lower excess mortality rates for respiratory diseases and the elderly during the early stages of the pandemic and before the Omicron outbreak, due to strict control measures. However, during the Omicron epidemic, the excess mortality rates significantly increased, especially among the elderly. Additionally, there were negative excess mortality rates for non-COVID-19 respiratory diseases before and after the Omicron outbreak, while increases were observed for non-respiratory diseases.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Huwen Wang, Yuchen Wei, Chi Tim Hung, Xiaoting Jiang, Conglu Li, Katherine Min Jia, Eman Yee Man Leung, Carrie Ho Kwan Yam, Tsz Yu Chow, Shi Zhao, Zihao Guo, Kehang Li, Ziqing Wang, Eng Kiong Yeoh, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This retrospective cohort study using real-world data showed that the use of antidepressants was associated with a lower risk of severe outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection. The effect of antidepressants was more pronounced in female and fully vaccinated patients.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Shi Yin, Junyi Hua, Chao Ren, Runxi Wang, Andre Ibanez Weemaels, Benoit Guenard, Yuan Shi, Tsz-Cheung Lee, Hsiang-Yu Yuan, Ka Chun Chong, Linwei Tian
Summary: Dengue fever, a fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes, poses a significant health burden in tropical regions. Due to global warming and urbanization, dengue fever is projected to spread to subtropical regions, increasing health risks for local populations. However, there is a lack of spatial assessments for dengue fever risk in these regions, hindering effective public health management. Therefore, this study developed a spatial framework to assess the risk of dengue fever in Hong Kong by predicting mosquito habitat suitability, measuring spatial autocorrelation between high dengue hazard and high human population exposure, and evaluating vulnerability at a community level. The findings identified 17 high-risk spots within Hong Kong and provided insights into influential factors and preventive measures. The proposed method can be applied to other high-density cities in subtropical Asia and beyond.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sijie Xu, Xiaocong Yang, Jieyu Liu, Marc Ka-chun Chong, Yu Cheng, Weiwei Gong, Guanyang Zou
Summary: The number of empty nest elderly in China has been increasing, causing concerns about their physical and mental health. This study compared the health and well-being of empty nest elderly with non-empty nest elderly in China. The results showed that empty nest elderly had a higher prevalence of certain health conditions, but the differences disappeared in the multivariable analysis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kehang Li, Yawen Wang, Xiaoting Jiang, Conglu Li, Jinjian Chen, Yiqian Zeng, Shi Zhao, Janice Ying-en Ho, Jinjun Ran, Lefei Han, Yuchen Wei, Eng Kiong Yeoh, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This study aimed to examine the health risks associated with temperature variability in a subtropical setting. The results showed that temperature variability had detrimental effects on hospitalization risks in Hong Kong, particularly for endocrine, respiratory, and circulatory system diseases. Age also played a significant role in the vulnerability to temperature variability, with older adults experiencing higher hospitalization rates.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Yawen Wang, Shi Zhao, Yuchen Wei, Kehang Li, Xiaoting Jiang, Conglu Li, Chao Ren, Shi Yin, Janice Ho, Jinjun Ran, Lefei Han, Benny Chung-ying Zee, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This study aims to assess the impact of climate change on dengue fever transmission in South and Southeast Asia. The results indicate that climate change is expected to increase the risk of dengue fever transmission in tropical areas.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Janice Ying-en Ho, Eric Tc Lai, Pui Hing Chau, Ka Chun Chong, Jean Woo
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between hot temperatures and Accident & Emergency (A&E) attendance in older adults, taking into account their social vulnerability. The results showed that older adults living in districts with higher social vulnerability were more likely to seek A&E care on days with high temperatures. Additionally, the number of emergency visits decreased on the day after hot temperatures. This highlights the importance of preparing cities to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults in extreme heat.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
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)