Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Manuel Castro de Moura, Veronica Davalos, Laura Planas-Serra, Damiana Alvarez-Errico, Carles Arribas, Montserrat Ruiz, Sergio Aguilera-Albesa, Jesus Troya, Juan Valencia-Ramos, Valentina Velez-Santamaria, Agusti Rodriguez-Palmero, Judit Villar-Garcia, Juan P. Horcajada, Sergiu Albu, Carlos Casasnovas, Anna Rull, Laia Reverte, Beatriz Dietl, David Dalmau, Maria J. Arranz, Laia Llucia-Carol, Anna M. Planas, Jordi Perez-Tur, Israel Fernandez-Cadenas, Paula Villares, Jair Tenorio, Roger Colobran, Andrea Martin-Nalda, Pere Soler-Palacin, Francesc Vidal, Aurora Pujol, Manel Esteller
Summary: An epigenome-wide association study identified 44 CpG sites associated with the clinical severity of COVID-19, with some located in genes involved in interferon response to viral infection. A DNA methylation signature (EPICOVID) was established and could be useful in the clinical management of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients when combined with other factors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rongbin Xu, Shuai Li, Shanshan Li, Ee Ming Wong, Melissa C. Southey, John L. Hopper, Michael J. Abramson, Yuming Guo
Summary: The study found associations between surrounding greenness and blood DNA methylation, which could be modified by genetic variations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Hematology
Natalia Cullell, Carolina Soriano-Tarraga, Cristina Gallego-Fabrega, Jara Carcel-Marquez, Nuria P. Torres-Aguila, Elena Muino, Miquel Lledos, Laia Llucia-Carol, Manel Esteller, Manuel Castro de Moura, Joan Montaner, Alba Fernandez-Sanles, Roberto Elosua, Pilar Delgado, Joan Marti-Fabregas, Jerzy Krupinski, Jaume Roquer, Jordi Jimenez-Conde, Israel Fernandez-Cadenas
Summary: This study evaluates DNA methylation association with ischemic stroke (IS) using epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS). The results suggest that specific DNA methylation patterns are causally associated with IS risk and different stroke subtypes.
THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nicole Lafontaine, Purdey J. Campbell, Juan E. Castillo-Fernandez, Shelby Mullin, Ee Mun Lim, Phillip Kendrew, Michelle Lewer, Suzanne J. Brown, Rae-Chi Huang, Phillip E. Melton, Trevor A. Mori, Lawrence J. Beilin, Frank Dudbridge, Tim D. Spector, Margaret J. Wright, Nicholas G. Martin, Allan F. McRae, Vijay Panicker, Gu Zhu, John P. Walsh, Jordana T. Bell, Scott G. Wilson
Summary: This study identified associations between blood-based DNAm and both fT3 and TSH, shedding light on the mechanisms underlying thyroid hormone action and/or pituitary-thyroid axis function.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Maren Stolp Andersen, Ingvild Sorum Leikfoss, Ina Skaara Brorson, Chiara Cappelletti, Conceicao Bettencourt, Mathias Toft, Lasse Pihlstrom
Summary: Understanding the contribution of immune mechanisms to Parkinson's disease pathogenesis is important for potential therapeutic implications. This study investigated epigenome-wide DNA methylation in different peripheral immune cell types and identified differential methylation patterns in CD14+ monocytes and CD8+ T cells. Methylation changes upstream of RAB32, a gene linked to LRRK2, were found in monocytes and correlated negatively with mRNA expression.
NPJ PARKINSONS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gillian England-Mason, Sarah M. Merrill, Nicole Gladish, Sarah R. Moore, Gerald F. Giesbrecht, Nicole Letourneau, Julia L. MacIsaac, Amy M. MacDonald, David W. Kinniburgh, Anne-Louise Ponsonby, Richard Saffery, Jonathan W. Martin, Michael S. Kobor, Deborah Dewey
Summary: Prenatal exposure to phthalates is associated with DNA methylation variations in infants, including genes related to endocrine hormone activity, immune pathways, DNA damage, and neurodevelopment. Further research is needed to confirm these associations in larger samples and across different tissues.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Glen E. Duncan, Ally Avery, Millissia Ben Maamar, Eric E. Nilsson, Daniel Beck, Michael K. Skinner
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential systemic DNA methylation alterations associated with obesity using an epigenome-wide association approach. The results demonstrate the feasibility of identifying systemic epigenetic biomarkers for obesity, which may have implications for preventative medicine and clinical management of the disease.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhaozhong Zhu, Yijun Li, Robert J. Freishtat, Juan C. Celedon, Janice A. Espinola, Brennan Harmon, Andrea Hahn, Carlos A. Camargo, Liming Liang, Kohei Hasegawa
Summary: This study investigates the role of DNA methylation in the severity of bronchiolitis in infants. The authors analyze blood DNA methylation data from hospitalized infants and identify differentially methylated CpGs associated with disease severity. These CpGs are found to be differentially methylated in blood immune cells and enriched in various tissues, cells, and pathways. Additionally, they are also associated with respiratory and immune traits. The study highlights the importance of DNA methylation in understanding the pathobiology of bronchiolitis and its severity.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jiahui Si, Songchun Yang, Dianjianyi Sun, Canqing Yu, Yu Guo, Yifei Lin, Iona Y. Millwood, Robin G. Walters, Ling Yang, Yiping Chen, Huaidong Du, Yujie Hua, Jingchao Liu, Junshi Chen, Zhengming Chen, Wei Chen, Jun Lv, Liming Liang, Liming Li
Summary: This study conducted the first prospective epigenome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in relation to incident coronary heart disease (CHD) in the Asian population, identifying novel blood methylation alterations associated with CHD and providing evidence of the role of epigenetic regulations in smoking- and blood pressure-related pathways to CHD risk.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nicolas Fragoso-Bargas, Christian M. Page, Bonnie R. Joubert, Stephanie J. London, Sindre Lee-Odegard, Julia O. Opsahl, Line Sletner, Anne K. Jenum, Elisabeth Qvigstad, Rashmi B. Prasad, Gunn-Helen Moen, Kare Birkeland, Christine Sommer
Summary: This research conducted an epigenome-wide association study on serum folate levels in maternal blood and identified CpG sites associated with folate levels. The findings provide new insights into the epigenomic component of serum folate levels.
Review
Oncology
Maria Pia Campagna, Alexandre Xavier, Jeannette Lechner-Scott, Vicky Maltby, Rodney J. Scott, Helmut Butzkueven, Vilija G. Jokubaitis, Rodney A. Lea
Summary: The interaction between genetic and environmental factors drives the development of complex diseases, with the role of the epigenome in disease pathophysiology gaining attention. Epigenome-wide association studies (EWASes) investigating the association between phenotype and epigenetic variants, particularly DNA methylation, have increased in number in recent years due to advancements in technology. Studies focusing on methylation data in blood samples have been recommended as a cost-effective approach, with novel areas of EWAS analysis expanding to include longitudinal study designs and statistical deconvolution for identifying cell-specific differential methylation.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elie Antoun, Emma S. Garratt, Andrea Taddei, Mark A. Burton, Sheila J. Barton, Phil Titcombe, Leo D. Westbury, Alicia Baczynska, Eugenia Migliavacca, Jerome N. Feige, Holly E. Sydall, Elaine Dennison, Richard Dodds, Helen C. Roberts, Peter Richardson, Avan A. Sayer, Sarah Shaw, Cyrus Cooper, Joanna D. Holbrook, Harnish P. Patel, Keith M. Godfrey, Karen A. Lillycrop
Summary: This study found that differences in muscle methylome are associated with sarcopenia and individual measures of muscle mass, strength, and function in older individuals, suggesting that changes in epigenetic regulation of genes may contribute to impaired muscle function in later life.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Karla Ramirez, Rosa Fernandez, Sarah Collet, Meltem Kiyar, Enrique Delgado-Zayas, Esther Gomez-Gil, Tibbert van Den Eynde, Guy T'Sjoen, Antonio Guillamon, Sven C. Mueller, Eduardo Pasaro
Summary: This study conducted a global DNA methylation analysis in a population with gender incongruence before gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) and compared it with a cisgender population. The results showed significant differences in global CpG methylation profiles between cisgender and transgender populations prior to GAHT, indicating a potential role of epigenetics in the etiology of gender incongruence.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Ritika Sharma, Martin G. Frasch, Camila Zelgert, Peter Zimmermann, Bibiana Fabre, Rory Wilson, Melanie Waldenberger, James W. MacDonald, Theo K. Bammler, Silvia M. Lobmaier, Marta C. Antonelli
Summary: Maternal stress before, during and after pregnancy has significant effects on the neurocognitive development of infants. This study aimed to find noninvasive epigenetic biomarkers of prenatal stress (PS) in newborns' saliva. Through DNA methylation analysis, significant associations were found between specific pregnancy worries and cortisol levels, and certain genes involved in secretion, transportation, signaling pathways, and neuronal signaling were identified. Early assessment of these noninvasive biomarkers can help detect at-risk babies and allocate resources for early intervention programs effectively.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Chang Shu, Andrew E. Jaffe, Sarven Sabunciyan, Hongkai Ji, Jacquie Astemborski, Jing Sun, Kelly M. Bakulski, David W. Sosnowski, Shruti H. Mehta, Gregory D. Kirk, Brion S. Maher
Summary: This study reveals the effects of injection drug use on DNA methylation, with specific changes in methylation sites and pathways, and differences in epigenetic age between periods of active injection and abstinence.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Wu, Rongbin Xu, Shanshan Li, Ee Ming Wong, Melissa C. Southey, John L. Hopper, Michael J. Abramson, Shuai Li, Yuming Guo
Summary: A study found that short-term temperature fluctuations can affect DNA methylation levels and are associated with various diseases such as cancer and mental disorders, providing evidence for exploring the biological mechanisms underlying the health impact of temperature fluctuations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rongbin Xu, Shanshan Li, Yao Wu, Xu Yue, Ee Ming Wong, Melissa C. Southey, John L. Hopper, Shuai Li, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 and blood DNA methylation, and whether the associations differ from those with non-wildfire-related PM2.5. The results showed that long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 was associated with various blood DNA methylation signatures in Australian women, and these were distinct from those associated with non-wildfire-related PM2.5.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanhua Sun, Qinxue Chang, Junyu He, Xianyu Wei, Hailong Sun, Yuanyong Xu, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhaes, Yuming Guo, Zhuang Cui, Wenyi Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the impact of air pollutants and meteorological factors on tuberculosis (TB) in Beijing and provide novel insights for public health managers to formulate control strategies. The study found significant associations between NO2, wind speed, temperature, humidity, ozone, and TB cases, but no significant associations with PM2.5, SO2, and sunshine duration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Ju, Liyong Lu, Wen Wang, Ting Chen, Chenyu Yang, En Zhang, Zongyou Xu, Shanshan Li, Jiangning Song, Jay Pan, Yuming Guo
Summary: Long-term exposure to air pollutants is likely to be associated with mental disorders. However, there is limited and inconsistent evidence to assess causality, especially in developing countries. This study found that air pollution significantly affects mental health, but habitual physical activity can mitigate this negative effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
Michael J. Abramson, Deborah C. Glass
Article
Immunology
Rui Li, Hanting Liu, Christopher K. Fairley, Jason Ong, Yuming Guo, Pengyi Lu, Zhuoru Zou, Li Xie, Guihua Zhuang, Yan Li, Mingwang Shen, Lei Zhang
Summary: The mRNA-based booster vaccination strategy implemented in Australia against the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been found to be effective and cost-effective over 180 days. Compared to a two-dose vaccination, the booster strategy saves direct medical costs and improves the quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). A universal booster vaccination strategy would further enhance its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Wu, Shanshan Li, Rongbin Xu, Gongbo Chen, Xu Yue, Pei Yu, Tingting Ye, Bo Wen, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study assessed the health economic losses attributable to wildfire-related fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Brazil. Daily time-series data on mortality from 510 regions in Brazil during 2000-2016 were collected, and a combination of modeling and machine learning was used to estimate wildfire-related PM2.5 data. The results showed that wildfire-related PM2.5 resulted in US$81.08 billion economic losses in Brazil, accounting for 0.68% of economic losses and approximately 0.14% of Brazil's GDP. The proportion of GDP from agriculture and services influenced the economic losses.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Edward O'Brien, Pierre Masselot, Francesco Sera, Dominic Roye, Susanne Breitner, Chris Fook Sheng Ng, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Joana Madureira, Aurelio Tobias, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Michelle L. Bell, Eric Lavigne, Haidong Kan, Antonio Gasparrini
Summary: A study on the short-term association between exposure to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and daily mortality found that even at low concentrations, there is a risk of excess mortality. This suggests that stricter air quality standards could have potential benefits.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shuang Zhou, Yuming Guo, Tao Su, Gongbo Chen, Hui Liu, Qin Li, Heling Bao, Yuelong Ji, Shusheng Luo, Zheng Liu, Hui Wang, Jue Liu, Na Han, Hai-Jun Wang
Summary: This study examined the individual and joint effects of indoor air pollution and ambient particulate matter on fetal growth in Beijing, China. The findings showed that both factors had negative effects on fetal growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiwen Zhang, Rongbin Xu, Tingting Ye, Wenhua Yu, Pei Yu, Zhuying Chen, Rahini Mahendran, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coel, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Summary: Climate change increases human exposure to heat, especially in tropical regions like Brazil, where temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in summer. We analyzed hospital records from 1816 municipalities in Brazil and found that every 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature was associated with a 4.3% increased risk of hospitalization for epileptic seizures. This risk was highest on the second day of heat exposure and more pronounced in females, individuals aged 20-30, and those living in high-income or Southeast regions.
Review
Respiratory System
Jennifer Perret, Sui Wah Sean Yip, Nur Sabrina Idrose, Kerry Hancock, Michael J. Abramson, Shyamali C. Dharmage, E. Haydn Walters, Nilakshi Waidyatillake
Summary: Despite being a major global cause of mortality and hospitalization, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often undiagnosed or inaccurately diagnosed in clinical settings. This systematic review synthesized all peer-reviewed papers from primary healthcare settings that reported data on undiagnosed COPD and overdiagnosed COPD, in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and accuracy of COPD diagnosis in primary healthcare settings.
BMJ OPEN RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wenzhong Huang, Yang Zhou, Xi Chen, Xiaowen Zeng, Luke D. Knibbs, Yunting Zhang, Bin Jalaludin, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Lidia Morawska, Yuming Guo, Xueli Yang, Liwen Zhang, Anqi Shan, Jie Chen, Tong Wang, Joachim Heinrich, Meng Gao, Lizi Lin, Xiang Xiao, Peien Zhou, Yunjiang Yu, Naijun Tang, Guanghui Dong
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants and cardiopulmonary mortality. The results showed that long-term exposure to particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide were positively associated with all mortality outcomes, with particulate matter PM2.5 potentially being the main contributor to the elevated mortality risks.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xinyi Sun, Jiping Tan, Yan Chen, Yuewei Liu, Nan Li, Luning Wang, Shanshan Li, Gongbo Chen, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between exposure to outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN) and sleep quality in veterans across different regions of China. The results showed that long-term exposure to outdoor ALAN was associated with higher risk of poor sleep quality in Chinese veterans. Effective management of outdoor ALAN may help reduce the burden of sleep disorders in Chinese veterans.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cong-Cong Li, Zhi-Cheng Du, Shu-Jun Fan, Matthew H. E. Mute Browning, Luke D. Knibbs, Michael S. Bloom, Tian-Yu Zhao, Bin Jalaludin, Joachim Heinrich, Xiao-Xuan Liu, Jia-Xin Li, Yi-Dan Zhang, Li-Xin Hu, Ming-Deng Xiang, Gong-Bo Chen, Qing Wang, Chun-Lei Han, Shan-Shan Li, Yu-Ming Guo, Payam Dadvand, Guang-Hui Dong, Zhou-Bin Zhang, Bo-Yi Yang
Summary: This study examines the association between green space and mortality in China, and explores the potential mediation effect of air pollution and air temperature. The findings indicate the importance of green space in reducing mortality and suggest potential population-level interventions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pei Yu, Rongbin Xu, Zhengyu Yang, Tingting Ye, Yanming Liu, Shanshan Li, Michael J. Abramson, Michael Kimlin, Yuming Guo
Summary: Controlling modifiable risk factors is crucial for reducing cancer burden, but climate change widens the cancer inequities. Government actions are necessary to address this issue.
ACS ENVIRONMENTAL AU
(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)