Review
Environmental Sciences
Peter H. Gleick, Heather Cooley
Summary: Understanding and addressing water scarcity is crucial for sustainable management and use of fresh water resources. Strategies to reduce the adverse consequences of water scarcity include developing alternative water sources, improving water-use efficiency, and changing systems of water management and planning.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES, VOL 46, 2021
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Ka Yan Ma, Lai Him Chow, Ling Ming Tsang, Sammy De Grave, Ka Hou Chu
Summary: The fine-scale population structure of five atyid species in highly urbanized Hong Kong has been studied, revealing contrasting phylogeographic patterns and population differentiation at a scale of <1 km. This population structuring is attributed to limited dispersal ability, inbreeding, and demographic fluctuations associated with climate changes since the Pleistocene, shedding new light on the evolution of the widely distributed shrimp genus and aiding in effective conservation planning.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nirajan Dhakal, Sergio G. Salinas-Rodriguez, Jamal Hamdani, Almotasembellah Abushaban, Hassan Sawalha, Jan C. Schippers, Maria D. Kennedy
Summary: Rapid population growth and urbanization are the main causes of excessive abstraction of conventional freshwater resources, leading to water scarcity worldwide. Predictions indicate that by 2050, 2 billion people living in 44 countries, mostly developing countries, will likely suffer from water scarcity. Uganda, Burundi, Nigeria, and other countries are expected to be the most affected by water scarcity by 2050. Desalination technology is being increasingly used in water-scarce countries to meet growing water demand, but challenges such as cost, energy consumption, and environmental issues exist.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fairus Tanzim, Balakrishnan Subeshan, R. Asmatulu
Summary: Due to population growth and limited freshwater resources, one out of three people in the world do not have access to safe drinking water. Desalinating sea water using renewable energy and highly porous materials can be an efficient solution to address water scarcity.
Article
Biology
Milene Mantovani, John Campbell McNamara
Summary: The study revealed that the freshwater crab Pagei survives in fresh water by maintaining cellular isosmoticity, while the shrimp Jelskii exhibits clear hypo-osmoregulatory ability. Each of the two species has evolved distinct transcriptional and systemic strategies to adapt to the freshwater environment.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhou Wei, Naila Arshad, Chen Hui, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naveed Mushtaq, Shahid Hussain, Matiullah Shah, Syed Zohaib Hassan Naqvi, Muhammad Rizwan, Naeem Shahzad, Hongrong Li, Yuzheng Lu, Xianbao Wang
Summary: Water scarcity is a serious threat to humanity and needs attention from the scientific community. Solar-driven interfacial evaporation and seawater desalination are promising strategies to resolve this issue. The authors developed a cost-effective solar-driven evaporation system using carbon cloth-wrapped polyurethane foam, which showed high efficiency and evaporation rate. This system has the potential for efficient freshwater production and salt rejection.
Article
Fisheries
Elisa Ciavoni, Roel M. Maas, Marc Koppelaars, Oystein Saele, Johan W. Schrama, Antony J. Prabhu Philip
Summary: Aquaculture feed formulation is transitioning from fish meal and fish oil to plant-based ingredients, impacting the levels and forms of minerals in the diet. This study examined the effects of dietary electrolyte balance (dEB) and feeding time on chyme characteristics and water fluxes along the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of rainbow trout. The results showed that dEB and time after feeding influenced chyme characteristics, water fluxes, pH, and sodium fluxes in the stomach and proximal intestine. Additionally, the digestibility of dry matter and crude protein, as well as mineral digestibility, varied in different gut segments, with the middle and distal intestine being most affected.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muneerah Alomar, Badriah S. Almutairi, Seham S. Alterary, Manal A. Awad, Fida Hussain, Awatif A. Hendi, Maha F. El-Tohamy, N. Al-Hoshani
Summary: In this study, pyrolyzed honokiol biochar (HB) is synthesized and printed onto a non-woven fabric to create a self-regenerating solar evaporating system. This system can collect freshwater in situ and collect salt from seawater. The system exhibits excellent solar absorption and stability in seawater, and has efficient thermal management capabilities. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the system in salt collection, evaporation stability, and rejection of metal ions.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zafar Hussain, Zongmin Wang, Jiaxue Wang, Haibo Yang, Muhammad Arfan, Daniyal Hassan, Wusen Wang, Muhammad Imran Azam, Muhammad Faisal
Summary: The paper compares 12 indicators for water scarcity and finds that no single indicator can comprehensively assess it. Classical indicators lack accuracy, while holistic indicators face challenges of data and application. Therefore, a selection of multiple indicators should be made for measuring water scarcity in a country or region.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Elisabeth Zieger, Thomas Schwaha, Katharina Burger, Ina Bergheim, Andreas Wanninger, Andrew D. Calcino
Summary: Intercellular lumen formation is crucial for animal development and physiology. The recruitment of aquaporin to cytokinetic bridges influences cavity expansion, and disrupting cytokinetic bridge microtubules impairs cellular osmoregulation.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Debaere, Tianshu Li
Summary: The study finds that the water market reforms in the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia have led to changes in water allocation, particularly during drought periods. Technological improvements have helped increase water productivity, and there has been a shift in activity between agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
P. Q. M. Bezerra, L. Moraes, T. N. M. Silva, L. G. Cardoso, J. I. Druzian, M. G. Morais, I. L. Nunes, J. A. V. Costa
Summary: The study found that using brackish groundwater as a culture medium for microalgae can increase the production of carbohydrates in Spirulina and lipids in Chlorella. This innovative approach has potential applications for economically producing biomass rich in carbohydrates and lipids, which can be used in biofuel production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jheimison Junior da Silva Rosa, Claudia Bueno dos Reis Martinez
Summary: The study found that Aeglids exposed to copper showed increased concentrations of Ca2+ and Mg2+ in the hemolymph, as well as decreased activity of carbonic anhydrase (CA). This may indicate that the animals activated exoskeleton reabsorption mechanisms characteristic of premolt. Increased Ca2+ and Mg2+ concentrations in hemolymph after exposure to copper may suggest that a biochemical signal associated with the molting cycle was triggered.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ekaterini Hadjisolomou, Konstantinos Stefanidis, Herodotos Herodotou, Michalis Michaelides, George Papatheodorou, Eva Papastergiadou
Summary: This study explored the optimal k-fold cross-validation method for building artificial neural networks with a small water quality dataset, and evaluated its effectiveness in modeling Chlorophyll-a levels through sensitivity analysis. The leave-one-out cross-validation was recommended for improved computational efficiency.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. R. Weerasooriya, L. P. K. Liyanage, R. H. K. Rathnappriya, W. B. M. A. C. Bandara, T. A. N. T. Perera, M. H. J. P. Gunarathna, G. Y. Jayasinghe
Summary: The industrial sector must take action to implement water conservation strategies to address increased water pressure, improve water use efficiency, and tackle future challenges. The concept of water footprint as a driving force for water conservation is highlighted within the SDGs framework. Water is at the core of sustainable development, and all SDGs are closely linked to sustainable water use.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon, Marta Perez-Miguel, Jose Navas, Pilar Drake, Jose A. Cuesta
Summary: The recent study on the colonization of a symbiont in new locations and its interaction with host communities provides insights into their interaction. The use of stable isotope analysis can help understand the carbon assimilation sources and trophic levels overlap between host species and symbiont.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon, Marta Sendra, Erica Sparaventi, Ricardo F. Sanchez Leal, Isaac de los Rios, Francisco Baldo, Daniel Gonzalez-Fernandez, Maria Pilar Yeste
Summary: This study examines small microplastics (SMPs) in the Gulf of Cadiz and reveals higher densities compared to other regions worldwide. The density of SMPs decreases from the coastline to the outer stations, indicating a coastal gradient influenced by estuarine outflows. The predominant SMPs range in size from 45 to 193 μm and are composed mostly of polyethylene and polypropylene. The associated metals include Na, K, Fe, Ca, Cr, Zr, and Hf, with a particularly high proportion of Zr compared to Fe.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Zoran Sargac, Luis Gimenez, Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon, Steffen Harzsch, Nelly Tremblay, Gabriela Torres
Summary: Species' responses to climate change vary among populations, with different physiological rates playing a role in coping and mitigating the effects. The populations studied showed different patterns in survival, growth, and developmental rates in relation to temperature and salinity. These responses may be linked to the specific habitats and indicate local adaptation.
Article
Ecology
Nebis A. Navarro-Ojeda, Jose A. Cuesta, Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon
Summary: In this study, the population structure of the intertidal stone crab in a human-restricted area along the rocky shore of the SW Atlantic Spanish coast was analyzed. It was found that males were significantly larger than females and the sex ratio was biased towards females. The distribution of the species is primarily determined by the size and weight of boulders.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Margarita C. G. Correa, Ferran Palero, Vitor C. Pacheco da Silva, M. Bora Kaydan, Jean-Francois Germain, Shaaban Abd-Rabou, Kent M. Daane, Arturo Cocco, Elie Poulin, Thibaut Malausa
Summary: This study used molecular tools and morphological analysis to investigate the mealybug Planococcus ficus in the Eastern Mediterranean region, and found two distinct species: P. ficus and P. vitis. These results have direct implications for pest management and may explain the previous failures of biological control programs against this pest in several vineyard regions.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergei Redondo-Lopez, Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon, Freylan Mena, Cristiano V. M. Araujo
Summary: Behavioral changes in two shrimp species, P. vannamei and P. varians, exposed to copper were studied. The locomotion of the shrimps showed opposite trends, with P. varians reducing movements above 50 mu g/L and P. vannamei exhibiting hyperactivity. Both species significantly avoided the highest concentrations of copper in a non-forced exposure scenario, but the repellence of copper was stronger for P. vannamei.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Bruno Almon, Jose A. Cuesta, J. Enrique Garcia Raso
Summary: This study identified a new undescribed species of hermit crab, Pagurus pectinidactylus, found in the collections of the Oceanographic Institute of Cadiz. The new species is characterized by a well-developed toothless pectinate masticatory border in the left cheliped. Molecular phylogenetic analyses support its distinct classification.
Article
Ornithology
Ivan Alambiaga, Roberto Gonzalez, Pablo Vera, Juan S. Monros, Ferran Palero
Summary: This study reports the first complete mitogenome of the eastern Iberian reed bunting (E. s. witherbyi) and compares it with an unpublished mitogenome from northeast Asia (most likely E. s. pyrrhulina). Genetic distance analyses reveal two distinct lineages of E. schoeniclus. A fossil-calibrated phylogeny suggests that open forest buntings have undergone two rapid speciation events correlating with climatic changes and habitat shifts. The adaptation to wetlands may have facilitated the expansion of reed bunting across the Palearctic, resulting in high intraspecific variation and the establishment of resident populations within small areas.
JOURNAL OF AVIAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco J. Oficialdegui, Jose M. Zamora-Marin, Simone Guareschi, Pedro M. Anastacio, Pablo Garcia-Murillo, Filipe Ribeiro, Rafael Miranda, Fernando Cobo, Belinda Gallardo, Emili Garcia-Berthou, Dani Boix, Andres Arias, Jose A. Cuesta, Leopoldo Medina, David Almeida, Filipe Banha, Sandra Barca, Idoia Biurrun, M. Pilar Cabezas, Sara Calero, Juan A. Campos, Laura Capdevila-Arguelles, Cesar Capinha, Frederic Casals, Miguel Clavero, Joao Encarnacao, Carlos Fernandez-Delgado, Javier Franco, Antonio Guillen, Virgilio Hermoso, Annie Machordom, Joana Martelo, Andres Mellado-Diaz, Felipe Morcilloy, Javier Oscoz, Anabel Perdices, Quim Pou-Rovira, Argantonio Rodriguez-Merino, Macarena Ros, Ana Ruiz-Navarro, Marta I. Sanchez, David Sanchez-Fernandez, Jorge R. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Enrique Sanchez-Gullon, M. Alexandra Teodosio, Mar Torralva, Rufino Vieira-Lanero, Francisco J. Oliva-Paterna
Summary: As the number of introduced species continues to rise, it is crucial to identify and prioritize current and potential invasive alien species (IAS) for effective management. Using a combination of scientific knowledge and expert opinion, this study identified the most relevant aquatic IAS in the Iberian Peninsula and classified them into a concern list and an alert list. This approach provides a robust assessment and cost-effective strategy for prioritizing resources in IAS prevention and management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miguel Jorge Sanchez-Guerrero-Hernandez, Daniel Gonzalez-Fernandez, Marta Sendra, Fernando Ramos, Maria Pilar Yeste, Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon
Summary: Microplastics and other anthropogenic particles were found in the digestive tracts and muscle tissues of commercial fish species in Spain. The presence of these particles at different levels of the food web may have negative impacts on marine ecosystems and human health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Bruno Almon, Eva Garcia-Isarch, Jose A. Cuesta, Enrique Garcia-Raso
Summary: The unique colour patterns of hermit crab species in the Iberian Peninsula and nearby areas were studied using live specimens. The study demonstrates that these live colour patterns are useful for distinguishing species in the studied region. Previous studies have rarely documented colour information due to difficulties in obtaining live specimens. This study provides a complete key for identifying species based on colour patterns and is the first attempt at creating a tool for field work. Further research is needed to supplement and update this information, especially for rare or difficult to observe species.
Article
Zoology
Nicole Boury-Esnault, Gerard Bellan, Denise Bellan-Santini, Charles-Francois Boudouresque, Pierre Chevaldonne, Alrick Dias, Daniel Faget, Jean-Georges Harmelin, Mireille Harmelin-Vivien, Christophe Lejeusne, Thierry Perez, Jean Vacelet, Marc Verlaque
Summary: In the mid-19th century, Marseille became a center of interest for European scientists in marine natural sciences. The first Zoology Laboratory was established in 1868, followed by the creation of the Station Marine d'Endoume in 1889. This institution has survived wars and continues to exist today. An inventory of taxa described by scientists from the Station Marine d'Endoume was compiled and arranged in a public database. The study shows how taxonomic descriptions contributed to scientific knowledge and discusses trends in taxonomic and naturalistic research based on the institution's experience.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mikel Rodriguez-Hidalgo, Juan Lucas Cervera, Jose A. Cuesta
Summary: The decapod crustaceans in the rocky intertidal shore of La Caleta, an urban beach in Cadiz, Spain, were surveyed for one year. Monthly samplings were conducted in three different zones at five sites during the spring low tides. Species were identified through qualitative visual identification and DNA barcode. A total of 44 species were identified, which was higher compared to other Atlantic and Mediterranean intertidal or subtidal ecosystems.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hicham Chairi, Enrique Gonzalez-Ortegon
Summary: This study reports the first occurrence of Callinectes sapidus blue crabs in the ports of Tangier and Tangier Med in Morocco, supporting previous research on the presence of a large population of blue crabs along the Moroccan coastline. These new locations may indicate the natural expansion of a previously introduced population in Tangier Med.
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ferran Palero, Inma Ferrer-Mateu, Ben Wray, Rhian Hughes, David Morritt, Mario Lepage, Michiel Kotterman, Magnus van der Meer, Mary Tate, Seyit Ali Kamanli, Lisa Smith, Julia Llewellyn-Hughes, Paul F. Clark
Summary: New sequence data of Chinese mitten crab were obtained from multiple European localities, revealing the presence of a previously undescribed species coexisting with E. sinensis. This challenges the current understanding of mitten crab invasion in Europe and highlights the need for efficient management strategies.
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)
