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Environmental Sciences
Christian K. Dye, Arce Domingo-Relloso, Allison Kupsco, Naomi E. Tinkelman, Miranda J. Spratlen, Anne K. Bozack, Maria Tellez-Plaza, Walter Goessler, Karin Haack, Jason G. Umans, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Shelley A. Cole, Ana Navas-Acien
Summary: Exposure to low to moderate arsenic (As) levels has been associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other chronic diseases in American Indian communities. Prenatal exposure to As may also increase the risk for T2D in adulthood, and maternal As has been associated with adult offspring metabolic health measurements. This study evaluated the association of maternal DNA methylation with incident T2D and insulin resistance in adult offspring.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Di Zhao, Arce Domingo-Relloso, Maria Tellez-Plaza, Anne E. Nigra, Linda Valeri, Katherine A. Moon, Walter Goessler, Lyle G. Best, Tauqeer Ali, Jason G. Umans, Amanda Fretts, Shelley A. Cole, Ana Navas-Acien
Summary: Increasing evidence suggests that high selenium exposure is associated with adverse health effects. This study evaluated the association between urinary selenium levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality in a population affected by high naturally occurring selenium. The findings suggest that elevated selenium exposure may be a risk factor for CVD, especially in selenium-replete populations.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Wenjie Zeng, Habtamu B. Beyene, Mikko Kuokkanen, Guanhong Miao, Dianna J. Magliano, Jason G. Umans, Nora Franceschini, Shelley A. Cole, George Michailidis, Elisa T. Lee, Barbara V. Howard, Oliver Fiehn, Joanne E. Curran, John Blangero, Peter J. Meikle, Jinying Zhao
Summary: Dyslipidemia is associated with and usually precedes the onset of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study identified multiple lipid species, including glycerophospholipids, glycerolipids and sphingolipids, as being significantly associated with increased risk of CKD. The longitudinal change in plasma lipidome was also found to be significantly associated with change in kidney function. Network analysis identified distinct lipidomic signatures differentiating high from low-risk groups.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Chi Kuo, Poojitha Balakrishnan, Matthew O. Gribble, Lyle G. Best, Walter Goessler, Jason G. Umans, Ana Navas-Acien
Summary: The study indicates that low to moderate levels of arsenic exposure and arsenic metabolism are associated with all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. An increase in MMA% in arsenic metabolism is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but a decreased risk of cancer mortality.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tracy Zacher, Kelly Endres, Francine Richards, Lisa Bear Robe, Martha Powers, Joseph Yracheta, David Harvey, Lyle G. Best, Reno Red Cloud, Annabelle Black Bear, Steve Ristau, Dean Aurand, Leslie Skinner, Christa Cuny, Marie Gross, Elizabeth Thomas, Ana Rule, Kellogg J. Schwab, Marcia O'Leary, Lawrence H. Moulton, Ana Navas-Acien, Christine Marie George
Summary: Many rural populations, including American Indian communities, are disproportionately exposed to elevated levels of arsenic in their private well water. The Strong Heart Water Study aimed to reduce arsenic exposure among private well users in American Indian Northern Great Plains communities. The study found that the installation of point-of-use arsenic filters and the delivery of health communication programs were effective in reducing water arsenic concentration in study households over a two-year period.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pooja Subedi, Helena Palma-Gudiel, Oliver Fiehn, Lyle G. Best, Elisa T. Lee, Barbara Howard, Jinying Zhao
Summary: This study shows the association between leukocyte telomere length (LTL) and dyslipidemia, suggesting that altered lipid metabolism may contribute to biological aging and age-related diseases in American Indians.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karl F. W. Foley, Daniel Barnett, Deborah A. Cory-Slechta, Houhui Xia
Summary: Arsenic is a well-established carcinogen that can increase mortality, but its effects on the central nervous system, especially in early development, are not well understood. Research shows that exposure to arsenic early in life is associated with learning deficits and behavioral changes, affecting synaptic transmission and plasticity in the hippocampus.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raquel Soler-Blasco, Mario Murcia, Manuel Lozano, Blanca Sarzo, Ana Esplugues, Gabriel Riutort-Mayol, Jesus Vioque, Nerea Lertxundi, Loreto Santa Marina, Aitana Lertxundi, Amaia Irizar, Simone Braeuer, Ferran Ballester, Sabrina Llop
Summary: This study found an association between prenatal arsenic exposure and child neuropsychological development, with MMA concentrations being inversely correlated with neuropsychological scores. Additionally, maternal levels of manganese, zinc, and ferritin affected the relationship between arsenic methylation efficiency and neuropsychological scores in children.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Joyce S. Tsuji, Kristin P. Lennox, Heather N. Watson, Ellen T. Chang
Summary: The assessment of epidemiological studies on low-level arsenic should take into account arsenic metabolism, confounding factors, and potential bias in dose-response relationship. The presence of multiple factors can influence the risk estimate and apparent dose-response in the low-dose range.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yan-Hong Cui, Seungwon Yang, Jiangbo Wei, Christopher R. Shea, Wen Zhong, Fang Wang, Palak Shah, Muhammad G. Kibriya, Xiaolong Cui, Habibul Ahsan, Chuan He, Yu-Ying He
Summary: Chronic low-level exposure to arsenic inhibits autophagic degradation of FTO, leading to FTO stabilization and reduced m6A RNA methylation in keratinocytes and subsequent malignant transformation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Mingjing Chen, Guanhong Miao, Ying Zhang, Jason G. Umans, Elisa T. Lee, Barbara V. Howard, Oliver Fiehn, Jinying Zhao
Summary: This study used liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry to measure 1542 lipid species in a large population and found multiple lipid species associated with the development of hypertension. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of dyslipidemia in hypertension and may provide potential opportunities for risk stratification and early prediction of hypertension.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiyue Tan, Yuebin Lv, Feng Zhao, Jinhui Zhou, Yang Yang, Yingchun Liu, Mingyuan Zhang, Feng Lu, Yuan Wei, Xin Chen, Ruizhi Zhang, Chen Chen, Bing Wu, Xiaochang Zhang, Chengcheng Li, Hongyuan Huang, Junfang Cai, Zhaojin Cao, Di Yu, John S. Ji, Shuhua Zhao, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study found that even low levels of arsenic exposure were associated with an increased risk of oxidative stress, showing a nonlinear dose-response relationship.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huan Chen, Hongling Zhang, Xin Wang, Yi Wu, Yiqiong Zhang, Silan Chen, Wenxin Zhang, Xiaojie Sun, Tongzhang Zheng, Wei Xia, Shunqing Xu, Yuanyuan Li
Summary: This study found that prenatal arsenic exposure, especially in early pregnancy, was negatively associated with neurodevelopment of children at two years old, even at low exposure levels. This finding is important for understanding the effects of low-level arsenic exposure on child neurodevelopment.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John A. Kaufman, Claire Mattison, Amanda M. Fretts, Jason G. Umans, Shelley A. Cole, V. Saroja Voruganti, Walter Goessler, Lyle G. Best, Ying Zhang, Maria Tellez-Plaza, Ana Navas-Acien, Matthew O. Gribble
Summary: Our study found a modest cross-sectional association between arsenic exposure biomarkers and blood pressure, and possible non-linear effects on incident hypertension. Blood pressure changes with increasing arsenic concentrations were larger for those with diabetes at baseline.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Cheryl R. Stein, Haotian Wu, David C. Bellinger, Donald R. Smith, Mary S. Wolff, David A. Savitz
Summary: Elevated exposure to multiple trace metals, even at relatively low levels, can be neurotoxic. This study found that recent exposure to metals during middle childhood is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental consequences.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jennifer Bennett, Steven P. Verney
APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-ADULT
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Justina F. Avila, Steven P. Verney, Kaitlyn Kauzor, Amina Flowers, Maryam Mehradfar, Jill Razani
APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-ADULT
(2019)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Brenna Cholerton, Adam Omidpanah, Steven P. Verney, Lonnie A. Nelson, Laura D. Baker, Astrid Suchy-Dicey, William T. Longstreth, Barbara V. Howard, Jeffrey A. Henderson, Thomas J. Montine, Dedra Buchwald
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Justina F. Avila, Miguel Arce Renteria, Katie Witkiewitz, Steven P. Verney, Jet M. J. Vonk, Jennifer J. Manly
Article
Clinical Neurology
Astrid Suchy-Dicey, Dean Shibata, Brenna Cholerton, Lonnie Nelson, Darren Calhoun, Tauqeer Ali, Thomas J. Montine, W. T. Longstreth, Dedra Buchwald, Steven P. Verney
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Astrid Suchy-Dicey, Steven P. Verney, Lonnie A. Nelson, Celestina Barbosa-Leiker, Barbara A. Howard, Paul K. Crane, Dedra S. Buchwald
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker, Ekaterina Burduli, Randi Arias-Losado, Clemma Muller, Carolyn Noonan, Astrid Suchy-Dicey, Lonnie Nelson, Steven P. Verney, Thomas J. Montine, Dedra Buchwald
Summary: This study examined the equality of the SF-36 measure across gender and time for American Indian older adults. The results showed that the SF-36 is a valid assessment tool for this population. Men had higher physical and mental scores compared to women, and these scores decreased over time.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker, Ekaterina Burduli, Randi Arias-Losado, Clemma Muller, Carolyn Noonan, Astrid Suchy-Dicey, Lonnie Nelson, Steven P. Verney, Thomas J. Montine, Dedra Buchwald
Summary: The study examined the psychometric properties of CES-D in American Indian elders and found that female elders had significantly higher depression levels than male elders, indicating the need for further replication studies.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yajaira Johnson-Esparza, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Steven P. Verney, Blake Boursaw, Bruce W. Smith
Summary: The study found that social support plays a protective role in the mental health of Latinx and White college students, especially in terms of depression symptoms. However, social support is particularly important for Latinx college students in mitigating the impact of perceived stress on anxiety symptoms.
JOURNAL OF LATINX PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Juan M. Pena, Steven P. Verney, Thierry Devos, Kamilla Venner, Gabriel R. Sanchez
Summary: In the context of recent policies aimed at deterring immigration, this study examined factors predicting attitudes toward undocumented Latino immigrants, finding that Latinx participants displayed more positive attitudes compared to non-Hispanic Whites. Factors such as personal connections and intercultural sensitivity were associated with more positive attitudes, indicating the importance of building cultural understanding to combat profiling and criminalization of this community.
JOURNAL OF LATINX PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Steven P. Verney
Summary: Community-based participatory research (CBPR) offers a culturally appropriate and equitable approach to research, particularly in addressing the needs of multicultural populations. However, the field of psychology has underutilized CBPR, with only a small percentage of psychology-related articles focusing on this approach. Despite this, the majority of U.S. psychology-related CBPR articles have focused on multicultural and marginalized populations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Clinical
A. Burks, J. Avila, G. Kaz, S. Pacheco, S. Verney
ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Clinical
A. Burks, J. Avila, G. Kaz, A. Romero, S. Verney
ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Justina F. Avila, Jet M. J. Vonk, Steven P. Verney, Katie Witkiewitz, Miguel Arce Renteria, Nicole Schupf, Richard Mayeux, Jennifer J. Manly
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Sonia Garcia Gomez, Lluvia Trevizo, Steven P. Verney
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)