Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mirko Marino, Letizia Gigliotti, Peter Moller, Patrizia Riso, Marisa Porrini, Cristian Del Bo
Summary: The comet assay is used to assess DNA damage in tissues and biological samples. This study found that storage time had varying effects on DNA damage levels in PBMCs and WB samples, with significant increases observed in WB samples stored for over 6 months. WB samples showed higher levels of DNA damage compared to PBMCs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Ezgi Eyluel Bankoglu, Carolin Schuele, Helga Stopper
Summary: The comet assay is widely used in basic research, genotoxicity testing, and human biomonitoring. The study found that DNA damage exceeding 20-30% tail DNA caused more than 50% of cells to die, with etoposide causing slightly more cell death than H2O2 or MMS. Cells showed some repair capacity for DNA damage within a few hours after substance removal.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aryelle Canedo, Thiago Lopes Rocha
Summary: Zebrafish have become a popular model for assessing the genotoxicity of pollutants due to their orthologous genes and involvement in repair pathways. Comet assay is the main technique used in these studies, but standardization is needed for better interpretation and comparisons. Understanding repair mechanisms in zebrafish subjected to DNA damage is essential for further research on genotoxic effects caused by pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelino Benvindo-Souza, Daiany Folador Sotero, Cirley Gomes Araujo dos Santos, Rhayane Alves de Assis, Rinneu Elias Borges, Lia Raquel de Souza Santos, Daniela de Melo e Silva
Summary: Pollution from mining activities can cause genotoxic damage to bats, particularly in species like Carollia perspicillata and Glossophaga soricina. High levels of elements such as Mn, Cr, Pb, and Zn were found in water samples from the mining area. The study suggests that bats in mining areas are susceptible to increased DNA damage, similar to what has been observed in other species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felipe de Araujo Nascimento, Daniela de Melo e Silva, Thays Millena Alves Pedroso, Jheneffer Sonara Aguiar Ramos, Michelle Rocha Parise
Summary: Occupational exposure to pesticides in farmers results in significant DNA damage, showing a notable impact and variability in the studies. Smokers who are occupationally exposed to pesticides have slightly reduced DNA damage compared to non-smokers, indicating some genetic toxicity. The study demonstrates a higher risk of occupationally exposed rural workers developing related diseases due to the genotoxic effect of pesticides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vehbi Atahan Togay, Gulcin Yavuz Turel, Dilek Asci celik, Meltem ozgocmen, Eda Evgen Tuluceoglu, Ismail Sen, Yusuf Ayvaz
Summary: This study found that cyprodinil and thiacloprid exposure can lead to increased DNA damage risk in zebrafish, as demonstrated by comet assay. These pesticides were identified as genotoxic agents that require further investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelino Benvindo-Souza, Akemi Vieira Hosokawa, Cirley Gomes Araujo dos Santos, Rhayane Alves de Assis, Thays Millena Alves Pedroso, Rinneu Elias Borges, Susi Missel Pacheco, Lia Raquel de Souza Santos, Daniela de Melo e Silva
Summary: Habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to biodiversity. The use of bioindicators can provide insight into the health of the environment. A study conducted in agricultural areas found higher genotoxic damage in bats compared to a control area.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Valentina Vladimirovna Slobodskova, Victor Pavlovich Chelomin, Sergey Petrovich Kukla, Andrey Alexandrovich Mazur
Summary: The pollution of coastal water areas by heavy metals is an increasing problem. This study focused on investigating the impact of copper (Cu2+) accumulation and tissue depuration on genome integrity and DNA repair ability in the gill cells of Mytilus trossulus. While the biochemical detoxification system was functional, destructive processes such as the accumulation of lipid peroxidation products (MDA) and DNA damage were observed. However, in the process of depuration from Cu2+, the levels of DNA damage and MDA content were significantly reduced, albeit at a slower rate.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnes Draxler, Bernhard Franzke, Johannes T. Cortolezis, Nicola A. Gillies, Sandra Unterberger, Rudolf Aschauer, Patrick A. Zoehrer, Laura Bragagna, Julia Kodnar, Eva-Maria Strasser, Oliver Neubauer, Pankaja Sharma, Sarah M. Mitchell, Nina Zeng, Farha Ramzan, Randall F. D'Souza, Scott O. Knowles, Nicole C. Roy, Anders M. Sjoedin, Cameron J. Mitchell, Amber M. Milan, Barbara Wessner, David Cameron-Smith, Karl-Heinz Wagner
Summary: The study found that increasing protein intake to more than 20% of the total energy intake in community-dwelling seniors in Austria and New Zealand did not increase measures of DNA damage, change glutathione status or elevate plasma CRP levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafael Valencia-Quintana, Mirta Milic, Stefano Bonassi, Maria Antonieta Ochoa-Ocana, Victoria Campos-Pena, Maria Guadalupe Tenorio-Arvide, Guillermo Alejandro Perez-Flores, Juana Sanchez-Alarcon
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of pesticides on genetic damage to agricultural workers in Los Reyes, Michoacan, Mexico. The results showed that pesticide use poses a risk of genetic damage to agricultural workers, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jorid B. Sorlia, Alexander C. O. Jensen, Alicja Mortensen, Jozef Szarek, Claudia A. T. Gutierrez, Lucas Givelet, Katrin Loeschner, Charis Loizides, Iosif Hafez, George Biskos, Ulla Vogel, Niels Hadrup
Summary: By conducting nose-only inhalation tests on mice, we found that the air concentration of molybdenum disulphide particles has no observed adverse effect on body weight gain and genotoxicity below 13mg/m³, while the effects on respiratory function suggest this level as the lowest observed adverse effect concentration.
Article
Agronomy
Cornelia Purcarea, Vasile Laslo, Adriana Ramona Memete, Eliza Agud, Florina Miere (Groza), Simona Ioana Vicas
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of proline as an osmoprotectant to alleviate the genotoxic effects caused by cadmium exposure in plants. The results show that the application of proline before or after cadmium treatment reduces DNA damage and chromosomal aberrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucia Ivorra, Catarina Cruzeiro, Alice Ramos, Karen Tagulao, Patricia G. Cardoso
Summary: The study showed that the edible clam Meretrix meretrix did not exhibit significant DNA damage under dicofol exposure, possibly due to optimal adaptation to stress conditions or the lack of genotoxicity of dicofol. Moreover, all treatment groups showed an increase in DNA damage after exposure to ex vivo hydrogen peroxide, with the D1 group having significantly lower DNA damage during the uptake phase, indicating higher protection against a second stressor. These findings highlight the importance of organisms' origin and their exposure conditions in determining their response to genotoxic agents.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lise Barbe, Stephanie Lam, Austin Holub, Zohreh Faghihmonzavi, Minnie Deng, Rajshri Iyer, Steven Finkbeiner
Summary: DNA damage is a common cellular feature in cancer and neurodegenerative disease, but there is a lack of fast and accurate methods for quantifying DNA damage. The comet assay is a biochemical tool that measures DNA damage based on the migration of broken DNA strands towards a positive electrode, creating a quantifiable 'tail' behind the cell. However, the analysis of comets using existing open-source algorithms is time-consuming and requires manual curation. To overcome these limitations, we developed AutoComet, an open-source algorithm that automates comet segmentation and quantification of tail parameters. AutoComet significantly improves segmentation accuracy and reduces analysis time over ten-fold, providing a fast and unbiased method for quantifying DNA damage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Khisroon, Nazia Hassan, Ajmal Khan, Javeed Farooqi
Summary: The study evaluated the genotoxic effect of endosulfan on grass carp blood, finding that exposure to this pesticide led to significant DNA damage in a time- and dose-dependent manner. As endosulfan demonstrated severe genotoxic effects on Ctenopharyngodon idella, the study recommends that its use be controlled and monitored by government authorities to prevent further harm to ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alina Kafel, Agnieszka Babczynska, Agnieszka Zawisza-Raszka, Monika Tarnawska, Anna Plachetka-Bozek, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: Cadmium, a common environmental stressor, can have toxic effects on herbivorous insects, with oxidative stress and energy reserve imbalance influenced by developmental stage, sex, and multigenerational exposure history; Cadmium exposure affects protein, carbohydrate, glycogen, and lipid peroxidation in larvae or pupae; Short-term exposure may involve higher protein and glycogen involvement in detoxification processes, while long-term exposure is linked to lower lipids and increased thiols utilization.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Eman A. Abdelfattah, Maria Augustyniak, Hesham A. Yousef
Summary: This study investigated physiological and biochemical changes in Aiolopus thalassinus under the influence of heavy metal pollution, focusing on differences in H2O2 and GSH levels among different life stages and sexes, with a particular importance on females.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ewelina Zielinska, Damian Zielinski, Anna Jakubczyk, Monika Karas, Urszula Pankiewicz, Barbara Flasz, Marta Dziewiecka, Slawomir Lewicki
Summary: The study aimed to determine the nutritional value, cytotoxicity, and oxidative stress parameters in cells of selected insect species (Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas mores) after consuming Styrofoam for 30 days. The research also included a consumer survey on willingness to eat insects fed with Styrofoam. Mealworms fed with Styrofoam had higher protein and ash content with reduced fat and carbohydrate content, while no significant difference was observed in superworms. Additionally, Styrofoam did not affect the health status of gut cells in examined insects, and replacing traditional insect diet with polystyrene foam did not increase cytotoxic properties in studied concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lamia M. El-Samad, Saeed El-Ashram, Hussein K. Hussein, Karolin K. Abdul-Aziz, Eman H. Radwan, Nahed R. Bakr, Abeer El Wakil, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: The study revealed that silver nanoparticles have significant adverse effects on the reproductive gland structure and function of beetles. This includes increased cell apoptosis, DNA damage, lipid peroxidation, and decreased levels of antioxidant enzymes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pawel K. Beres, Patrycja Zietara, Miroslaw Nakonieczny, Lukasz Kontowski, Michal Grzbiela, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: The box tree moth is an invasive pest that originated from East Asia and has now spread widely in Poland. Despite not being a quarantine pest, there is limited official monitoring data. However, data collected through a dedicated monitoring website from 2018 to 2020 show that the moth is mainly concentrated in southern and central Poland, with its dispersal pattern following the main communication routes of the country and exhibiting long-distance spread. The invasion of the moth is influenced by both transportation routes and populated areas.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saeed El-Ashram, Noura A. Toto, Abeer El Wakil, Maria Augustyniak, Lamia M. El-Samad
Summary: Assessing the time of death in forensic entomology is crucial, and this study investigated the effects of aluminum phosphide (AlP) on the growth and development of Chrysomya albiceps larvae. It was found that AlP significantly reduced the body length of the larvae and caused deformities. These findings suggest that disturbed growth and development of carrion flies at a crime scene could indicate pesticide poisoning, specifically aluminum phosphide.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Enas A. Ibrahim, Mokhtar Yousef, Doaa A. Ghareeb, Maria Augustyniak, John P. Giesy, Mourad A. M. Aboul-Soud, Abeer El Wakil
Summary: This study investigated the attenuating effect of artichoke leaf extracts on the adverse effects of aflatoxin B-1 in rat brains. The results showed that artichoke leaf extracts significantly reduced the neurotoxic effects caused by AFB(1).
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Augustyniak, Agnieszka Babczynska, Marta Dziewiecka, Barbara Flasz, Julia Karpeta-Kaczmarek, Andrzej Kedziorski, Beata Mazur, Katarzyna Rozp Edek, Reyhaneh Seyed Alian, Magdalena Skowronek, Ewa Swierczek, Agata Swietek, Monika Tarnawska, Klaudia Wisniewska, Patrycja Zietara
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of nanodiamonds on insects and found that they had prolonged adverse effects on cellular functions and DNA damage.
Article
Microbiology
Bassma H. Elwakil, Basant A. Bakr, Mohammed M. Aljeldah, Nourhan S. Shehata, Yahya H. Shahin, Zakia A. Olama, Maria Augustyniak, Mourad A. M. Aboul-Soud, Abeer El Wakil
Summary: This study compared the effects of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa meningitis, finding that both bacterial infections resulted in the release of pro-inflammatory mediators and caused pathological changes in brain tissue. The Pseudomonas aeruginosa meningitis model showed more significant time-dependent severity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barbara Flasz, Marta Dziewiecka, Amrendra K. Ajay, Monika Tarnawska, Agnieszka Babczynska, Andrzej Kedziorski, Lukasz Napora-Rutkowski, Patrycja Zietara, Ewa Swierczek, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: The genotoxic effects of graphene oxide (GO) were examined in the species Acheta domesticus, focusing on DNA damage parameters, DNA damage response parameters, and global methylation. The study found that the sensitivity to GO varied among different life stages and strains, with larvae and young imago being more susceptible. However, the DNA damage response parameters were not significantly affected by life stage, strain, or GO exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patrycja Zietara, Marta Dziewiecka, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: The sirtuin system, consisting of seven highly conserved regulatory enzymes, plays a crucial role in metabolism, antioxidant protection, and cell cycle regulation. Sirtuins have attracted great interest due to their potential impact on life extension. This article provides a summary of the latest research on the activity of sirtuins and their involvement in the aging process. The effectiveness of compounds that modulate sirtuin activity has been demonstrated in numerous studies, highlighting the importance of carefully considering the risks associated with their manipulation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alaa Amr, Aida Abd El-Wahed, Hesham R. El-Seedi, Shaden A. M. Khalifa, Maria Augustyniak, Lamia M. El-Samad, Ahmed E. Abdel Karim, Abeer El Wakil
Summary: Honeybee products, such as propolis and royal jelly, have attracted scientific interest due to their natural origin and various biological properties. This study investigated the potential of propolis and royal jelly in mitigating the adverse effects of cadmium exposure on reproductive function in female rats. The results showed that pretreatment and cotreatment with propolis or royal jelly alleviated the negative effects of cadmium. However, the effects of the cotreated groups were still distinct from the control and individual treatment groups. Further research on the chemical composition and treatment conditions of propolis and royal jelly may provide valuable insights for their potential as anti-infertility agents.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Hakim Rabia, Malek Ould Hamou, Katarzyna Kasperkiewicz, Tomasz Krzykawski, Monika Malicka, Izabela Potocka, Iryna Bodnaruk, Amira Merchichi, Magdalena Skowronek, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: This study investigated the biosorption and adhesion abilities of native microorganisms isolated from Algerian Djebel Onk ore. The native strain Bacillus HK4 significantly increased the recovery of Mg and Cd, and showed better adhesion to the ore particles compared to the reference strain. Therefore, HK4 strain can be considered in the development of eco-friendly methods for ore beneficiation and waste recovery.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Babczynska, Mikolaj Gorka, Artur Lis, Monika Tarnawska, Bartosz Lozowski, Jolanta Brozek, Katarzyna Rozpedek, Maria Augustyniak, Magdalena Skowronek, Alina Kafel
Summary: Microplastics, a contaminant of emerging concern in polluted environments, interact with traditional contaminants such as metals and cause increased accumulation of these contaminants in animal bodies. The harmful effects are dependent on the animals' preadaptation and/or cross-tolerance. This study aimed to assess the role of this phenomenon in the limited toxicity of polypropylene fibers (PPf) in larvae of Spodoptera exigua, which were multigenerationally selected for cadmium tolerance. The biomarkers used were digestive enzymes, defensins, and heat shock proteins (HSP70) activity levels. The study found that PPfs increased the accumulation of cadmium in the body, while intake of polypropylene microfibers did not affect the biomarker levels. Furthermore, multigenerational pre-exposure to cadmium prepared the insects for additional stress from PPf, possibly due to increased tolerance and cross-tolerance.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barbara Flasz, Amrendra K. Ajay, Monika Tarnawska, Agnieszka Babczynska, Lukasz Majchrzycki, Andrzej Kedziorski, Lukasz Napora-Rutkowski, Ewa Swierczek, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: The use of nanoparticles like graphene oxide (GO) in nanocomposite industries is increasing rapidly. Concerns have been raised regarding GO entering the environment and becoming nanopollutants. Exposure to environmental pollutants at low concentrations may have long-lasting effects on subsequent generations, especially on DNA stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)