Article
Environmental Sciences
Paulina Jedynak, Lucile Broseus, Jorg Tost, Florence Busato, Stephan Gabet, Cathrine Thomsen, Amrit K. Sakhi, Isabelle Pin, Remy Slama, Johanna Lepeule, Claire Philippat
Summary: A previous study found positive associations between maternal urinary concentrations of triclosan and placental DNA methylation in male fetuses. This study aimed to validate and expand on these findings by examining triclosan exposure and placental DNA methylation in a cohort of male and female fetuses. The results confirmed associations between triclosan and certain genes in both sexes, with the majority of associations being positive and mapping to imprinted genes. The study also identified mediation effects of placental tissue heterogeneity on the associations. In conclusion, triclosan exposure is associated with placental DNA methylation, particularly in imprinted genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susu Wang, Chunping Hu, Anxin Lu, Yaqian Wang, Lulu Cao, Wei Wu, Hui Li, Meiqin Wu, Chonghuai Yan
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and neurodevelopment in 18-month-old toddlers in Shanghai, China. The study found that beta-HCH concentration in cord serum was negatively related to motor development scores at 18 months, while p,p'-DDE was positively associated with language development. However, prenatal HCB levels were not linked to any of the Bayley-III subscales at 18 months.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Su-Su Wang, An-Xin Lu, Lu-Lu Cao, Xiu-Fang Ran, Ya-Qian Wang, Chen Liu, Chong-Huai Yan
Summary: This study examined the impact of POPs exposure on birth outcomes. Findings showed adverse effects of prenatal exposure to HCB, β-HCH and p,p'-DDE on birth head circumference, particularly in girls. Further research is needed to explore gender differences and the effects of POPs on offspring growth and development.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atakan Hernandez, Valerie Lacroze, Natalia Doudka, Jenny Becam, Carole Pourriere-Fabiani, Bruno Lacarelle, Caroline Solas, Nicolas Fabresse
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a toxicological untargeted screening method using LC-HRMS to detect drugs of abuse in meconium. The method was applied to real samples and showed good performance and accuracy.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. S. Tottenborg, K. S. Hougaard, L. Deen, E. B. Pedersen, M. Frederiksen, A. B. B. Kofoed, K. U. Petersen, H. W. Meyer, N. E. Ebbehoj, J. P. E. Bonde
Summary: The study found marginal and inconsistent associations between maternal exposure to PCBs in indoor air and semen quality, testicular size, and reproductive hormones in adult offspring.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Marcela C. Smid, Amanda A. Allshouse, Gwendolyn A. McMillin, Kendyl Nunez, Tyler Cavin, Joseph Worden, Karen Buchi, Bhanu Muniyappa, Michael W. Varner, Gerald Cochran, Torri D. Metz
Summary: This study estimated the statewide prenatal substance exposure based on umbilical cord sampling and compared the prevalence of exposure across different regions. The results showed that nearly 10% of births statewide had prenatal substance exposure, with opioids being the most common, followed by cannabinoids, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, alcohol, and cocaine. The prevalence of exposure did not differ significantly by region or substance type.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leny Mathew, Nathaniel W. Snyder, Kristen Lyall, Brian K. Lee, Leslie A. McClure, Amy J. Elliott, Craig J. Newschaffer
Summary: The study measured phthalate metabolites in urine and meconium samples from a population at high risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, finding that most metabolites were present in both samples but with low correlation. The distribution of metabolites in urine was similar between T2 and T3, and correlations between the same metabolites in urine and meconium varied by trimester.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaojie Liu, Xinyuan Liu, Jialin Guo, Ruoru Yang, Hangwei Wang, Yongyun Sun, Bo Chen, Ruihua Dong
Summary: This study investigated the exposure of mother-infant pairs to microplastics (MPs) and their effects on microbiota. The findings showed that MPs were present in placenta and meconium samples, and high concentrations of MPs were associated with specific genera of microbiota.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Lazarevic, Adrian G. Barnett, Peter D. Sly, Anna C. Callan, Ania Stasinska, Jane S. Heyworth, Andrea L. Hinwood, Luke D. Knibbs
Summary: The study did not find associations between mixtures of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, organochlorine pesticides, metals, and perfluorinated alkyl substances and fetal growth outcomes. Results suggested no meaningful associations between exposure to these chemicals and birth weight, length, and head circumference. Non-linear relationships with some chemicals were identified.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carolina Lopez Sanguos, Laura Gallego Garcia, Olalla Lopez Suarez, Rosaura Picans-Leis, Elena Martinez-Carballo, Maria Luz Couce
Summary: Hair sample analysis is becoming increasingly popular for detecting organic pollutants. In this study, levels of 60 organic pollutants, including persistent organic pollutants, were measured in 110 hair samples from a patient cohort in north-western Spain. The study found significant correlations between organic pollutant levels and factors such as place of residence, maternal age, and pet ownership. The research also identified common sources of exposure to different classes of organic pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Li, Corina Lesseur, Pranathi Srirangam, Kirtan Kaur, Karen Hermetz, W. Michael Caudle, Nancy Fiedler, Parinya Panuwet, Tippawan Prapamontol, Warangkana Naksen, Panrapee Suttiwan, Brittney O. Baumert, Ke Hao, Dana Boyd Barr, Carmen J. Marsit, Jia Chen
Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate changes in the placental transcriptome associated with prenatal exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides. The study found significant negative associations between DEP metabolite and two specific placental gene modules in early and late pregnancy, suggesting that prenatal OP exposure may disrupt placental gene networks in a time-dependent manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Begum Yurdakok-Dikmen, Ozgur Kuzukiran, Recep Uyar, Ummu Gulsum Boztepe, Hasan Tolga Celik, Ozgur Ozyuncu, Yagmur Turgut, Halit Kanca, Kubra Karakas-Alkan, Ayhan Filazi
Summary: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that are concerning for fetal exposure. Placenta can serve as a good indicator for potential fetal exposure. This study compared the presence of these chemicals in human and dog placentas, and found differences in the types and concentrations of pollutants, indicating species-specific effects.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nikos Stratakis, Sarah Rock, Michele A. La Merrill, Marc Saez, Oliver Robinson, Daniela Fecht, Martine Vrijheid, Damaskini Valvi, David V. Conti, Rob McConnell, Vaia Lida Chatzi
Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on the associations between prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants and childhood obesity. The study found that prenatal DDE and HCB levels were significantly associated with higher childhood BMI z-score, while there were inconclusive results regarding the associations of other POPs such as PCBs, PFAS, and PBDEs with childhood obesity indicators.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Enquobahrie, James MacDonald, Michael Hussey, Theo K. Bammler, Christine T. Loftus, Alison G. Paquette, Nora Byington, Carmen J. Marsit, Adam Szpiro, Joel D. Kaufman, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Nicole R. Bush, Frances Tylavsky, Catherine J. Karr, Sheela Sathyanarayana
Summary: This study identified an association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and placental gene expression, particularly in the first half of pregnancy. Offspring sex may also play a role in modulating this association, with a positive correlation observed in males and a negative correlation in females.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Marta Concheiro, Frank Martin Gutierrez, Alejandro Ocampo, Elena Lendoiro, Eva Gonzalez-Colmenero, Ana Concheiro-Guisan, Patricia Penas-Silva, Manuel Macias-Cortina, Angelines Cruz-Landeira, Manuel Lopez-Rivadulla, Ana de-Castro-Rios
Summary: Analyzing prenatal marijuana exposure in paired hair, meconium, umbilical cord, and placental samples revealed complementarity between meconium and hair, with higher agreement with meconium for umbilical cord and placental results. THCCOOH-glucuronide in umbilical cord and placenta can be a biomarker of cannabis exposure, offering a potential alternative to meconium.
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sabira Sultana, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Maksim Rebezov, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Abdelaali Balahbib, Aya Khouchlaa, Ouadie Mohamed El Yaagoubi, Adnan Khaliq, Nasreddine El Omari, Saad Bakrim, Gokhan Zengin, Muhammad Akram, Mars Khayrullin, Irina Bogonosova, Shafi Mahmud, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: For individuals living with progressive cancer, nutritional therapy and exercise are important factors in improving health and quality of life. Cancer survivors and patients are encouraged to seek knowledge on diet, exercise, and supplements to maintain treatment outcomes, living quality, and survival. A healthy diet plays a significant role in cancer treatment.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mirnawati Salampe, Sukamto Salang Mamada, Yayu Mulsiani Evary, Saikat Mitra, Talha Bin Emran, Harapan Harapan, Firzan Nainu, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: Recently, there have been outbreaks of various viruses around the world, such as HIV, Zika, Ebola, and the current SARS-CoV-2 virus. Unfortunately, there are limited drugs that can effectively treat these diseases. Therefore, there is a need to explore potential compounds that can combat these viruses. The review highlights the antiviral potential of marine natural products, including seaweeds, seagrasses, sponges, and marine bacteria, and discusses their mechanisms of action.
CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fahima Abdellatif, Samir Begaa, Mohammed Messaoudi, Adel Benarfa, Hamza Ouakouak, Aicha Hassani, Barbara Sawicka, Jesus Simal Gandara
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition of Melissa officinalis extracts and evaluated their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The results showed the presence of phenolic acids, flavonic aglycones, and heterosides, as well as good antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the flavonoid extracts.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jelena Popovic-Djordjevic, Bojana Spirovic-Trifunovic, Ilinka Pecinar, Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira, Durda Krstic, Dragana Mihajlovic, Milica Fotiric Aksic, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This study evaluated the fatty acid composition of seed oil from wild and cultivated rosehip collected in different locations in Serbia. The results showed that unsaturated fatty acids were dominant in most samples, with linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and oleic acid as the most abundant components. Raman spectroscopy analysis revealed significantly higher content of unsaturated fatty acids in two seed samples. Ratios of UFAs/SFAs, omega-6/omega-3, and LA/ALA, as well as desirable fatty acids, indicated good quality in most rosehip seed oils. Genetic characteristics and agro-ecological conditions likely affected the fatty acid composition of seed oils.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zhimin Wang, Chao Liu, Yingying Shi, Mingming Huang, Zunyang Song, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Ningyang Li, Jingying Shi
Summary: Lipopeptides are compounds produced by Bacillus spp. with a peptide ring and a fatty acid chain. They are widely used in various industries due to their hydrophilic and oleophilic properties. However, the complex metabolic network and strict synthesis pathway of lipopeptides result in high cost and low production efficiency, limiting their large-scale application. This review explores the types and biosynthetic pathways of Bacillus-produced lipopeptides, as well as methods to improve their production, such as genetic engineering and fermentation optimization.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Anees Ahmed Khalil, Md. Mominur Rahman, Abdur Rauf, Md. Rezaul Islam, Sultana Juhara Manna, Ammar Ahmed Khan, Samee Ullah, Muhammad Nadeem Akhtar, Abdullah S. M. Aljohani, Waleed Abdulmonem, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: The olive family, particularly Olea europaea L., is widely used for olive oil production. Different parts of the olive tree contain bioactive compounds such as oleuropein, apigenin, hydroxytyrosol, etc. Researchers have utilized various extraction methods to increase oleuropein yield, including maceration, soxhlet, microwave-assisted, ultrasonication, and supercritical fluid methods. This review focuses on in vitro and in vivo studies exploring the nutraceutical properties of oleuropein, revealing its potential in treating obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular complications, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, inflammation, microbial infections, and oxidation. The comprehensive literature provided in this review contributes to the scientific community's understanding of oleuropein's absorption, metabolism, bioavailability, extraction techniques, and nutraceutical perspectives.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Imane Chamkhi, Naoual El Menyiy, Hamza El Moudden, Hicham Harhar, Zineb Lakhlifi El Idrissi, Aya Khouchlaa, Imane Jouadi, Aicha El Baaboua, Doaue Taha, Abdelaali Balahbib, Asaad Khalid, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Gokhan Zengin, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Nasreddine El Omari
Summary: This article explores the medicinal plant Lavandula dentata L., which is frequently used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes, inflammation, microbial infections, and other disorders. It highlights the plant's phytochemical characteristics, pharmacological properties, and its potential therapeutic pathways. The findings demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of L. dentata in traditional remedies, although further pharmacokinetic validation and toxicological examinations are needed.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ahmed Mohamed Abdeldaiem, Abdelmoneim H. Ali, Ahmed Hassan Mousa, Wael F. Elkot, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of replacing milk fat with roasted and grilled corn powders on ice cream characteristics. The results indicated that using different concentrations of corn powders led to significant changes in the physical and rheological properties of the ice cream mixture. The addition of roasted or grilled corn powders increased the total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, with varying effects over time. Furthermore, ice cream treatments with corn powders demonstrated improved melting resistance and sensory evaluation scores compared to other treatments. Additionally, these treatments exhibited lower production cost than the control sample.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anwesha Chowdhury, Monika Choudhary, Vidushi Sharma, Anil Kant, Jitendraa Vashistt, Vijay Kumar Garlapati, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This study explores the nutritional and probiotic potential of an Indian traditional recipe, Tarvaani, and finds that it contains lactic acid bacteria and supports bacterial growth at various pH levels. The Tarvaani culture also exhibits antimicrobial activity and can be used as a formulation ingredient in traditional functional foods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alka Kumari, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, Tripti Agarwal, Vijay Paul, Vaibhav Kumar Maurya, S. Chakkaravarthi, J. Simal-Gandara
Summary: To address the increasing demand for healthy and safe foods, researchers developed a sensitive and precise method for the detection and quantification of food contaminants like acrylamide, even in trace amounts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Minmin Li, Lin Li, Zhiqiang Kong, Noel Gregoire, Rui Quan, Zisheng Luo, Xingyu Lin, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Bei Fan, Fengzhong Wang
Summary: Residues of pesticides were found to have an adverse effect on the nutrition and flavor of fruits. This study investigated the changes in apple flavor after the application of cyflumetofen and found that it significantly altered the nutritional composition and flavor formation of the apples. The study also revealed that cyflumetofen mainly affected pathways related to amino acid, organic acid, polyphenol, and lipid metabolism, resulting in altered nutritional and flavor characteristics.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohammad Noshad, Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani, Zahra Nikfarjam, Farshid Zargari, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This study investigated the binding of soy protein isolate (SPI) with cumin and coriander essential oils and its impact on protein conformation. The results showed that stable ternary complexes were formed between SPI and the oils, and this binding significantly enhanced the ability of small molecules to scavenge ABTS.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
R. Battat, E. Scherl, D. Lukin, P. Charilaou, P. Mahtani, J. Gerber, J. Gandara, F. Dundar, P. Zumbo, D. Betel, C. J. Guo, R. Longman
JOURNAL OF CROHNS & COLITIS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Soria-Lopez, P. Garcia-Perez, M. Carpena, P. Garcia-Oliveira, Paz Otero, M. Fraga-Corral, Hui Cao, M. A. Prieto, J. Simal-Gandara
Summary: Finding a sustainable food system to feed the growing global population is a challenge due to the depletion of natural resources. The long food supply chain (LFSC) has shown limitations in feeding the population and has negative ecological, environmental, logistical, and nutritional impacts. Therefore, new efficient food systems, such as the short food supply chain (SFSC), are needed to address current environmental and consumer demands.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Margarida Goncalves, Helena Pessegueiro, Judit Gandara, Jose Ramon Vizcaino, Vitor Lopes, Sofia Ferreira
Summary: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular neoplasm that often presents as multifocal or metastatic lesions. A liver transplant recipient developed hepatic cholestasis and a proliferative hepatic lesion with infiltrative growth, which was diagnosed as epithelioid hemangioendothelioma through histological examination and immunohistochemical study. Although pulmonary micronodules were detected, they were stable and no neoplastic recurrence was observed after liver re-transplantation and 8 years of follow-up.
GE PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(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)
