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Medicine, General & Internal
Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Jose Barrera-Gomez, Xavier Basagana, Marta Cirach, Carolyn Daher, Maria Foraster Pulido, Tamara Iungman, Antonio Gasparrini, Gerard Hoek, Kees de Hoogh, Sasha Khomenko, Haneen Khreis, Audrey de Nazelle, Ana Ramos, David Rojas-Rueda, Evelise Pereira Barboza, Marko Tainio, Meelan Thondoo, Cathryn Tonne, James Woodcock, N. Mueller
Summary: The European Urban Burden of Disease project aims to evaluate the health burden and determinants of current and future urban and transport planning practices in European cities. The project will use a comparative risk assessment methodology to quantify the health impacts of various exposures and assess the relationship between exposure levels, health impacts, and city characteristics. Additionally, the project will create a healthy city index and a knowledge translation hub for disseminating information to stakeholders.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Susan Marie Viet, Jill C. Falman, Lori S. Merrill, Elaine M. Faustman, David A. Savitz, Nancy Mervish, Dana B. Barr, Lisa A. Peterson, Robert Wright, David Balshaw, Barbara O'Brien
Summary: HHEAR is an interdisciplinary team that provides a full-service laboratory and data analysis exposure assessment resource, overcoming challenges such as lack of expertise and insufficient power in health studies. This team includes researchers with expertise in laboratory analyses, statistics and logistics to enable the inclusion of exposomics in human health studies, serving as a model for incorporating environmental exposures into national and international research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Olivier Brandts-Longtin, Manoj M. Lalu, Euan A. Adie, Marc A. Albert, Elham Almoli, Faris Almoli, Gregory L. Bryson, Christophe Dony, Daniel Dunleavy, Agnes Grudniewicz, Christian Lehmann, Remy Lhoest, David Moher, Joshua Montroy, Mallory Pitts, Alicia Ricketts, Paul Thirion, Kelly D. Cobey
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether predatory journals have impacted public policy by analyzing citations of articles from the predatory publisher OMICS in policy documents and other epidemiological details.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rosa Lange, Petra Apel, Christophe Rousselle, Sandrine Charles, Fatoumata Sissoko, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Eva Ougier
Summary: The widespread internal exposure of the European population to plasticizers has sparked the urgent need for toxicological interpretation. The European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) has significantly contributed to understanding actual exposure levels and their impact on health. Human biomonitoring guidance values (HBM-GVs) have been derived for various phthalates and a non-phthalate substitute, aiding in health risk assessment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Claudia de Freitas, Mariana Amorim, Helena Machado, Elisa Leao Teles, Maria Joao Baptista, Alicia Renedo, Veerle Provoost, Susana Silva
Summary: International policies require public and patient involvement in health data governance, but conflicting cross-border policies on data sharing can pose challenges. This project aims to develop a people-centered model for patient and public involvement in decision-making processes regarding health data for rare diseases. The study will involve a hospital-based survey, qualitative interviews, and scenario-based workshops to understand stakeholder needs and preferences for governing health data.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aubrey L. Galusha, Aubreian C. Farnsworth, Michael S. Bloom, Pamela C. Kruger, Alexandra McGough, Nikolaus Lenhart, Rebecca Wong, Victor Y. Fujimoto, Evelyn Mok-Lin, Patrick J. Parsons
Summary: The study highlights the analytical challenge of ensuring harmonization of (ultra-)trace element measurements in non-traditional matrices. Various validation methods were used to achieve consistency with standard reference values, and a potential source of contamination was identified. However, lack of consensus still exists for the content of certain elements in seminal plasma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Donrich Thaldar, Beverley Townsend, Marietjie Botes, Bonginkosi Shozi, Siddharthiya Pillay
Summary: This prospective study in South Africa aims to establish a virtual deliberative platform for 25-30 participants to discuss policy questions on heritable genome editing, focusing on genetic disease prevention, editing for immunity, and enhancement editing. Participants are required to study resource materials and pass an entrance exam to ensure their basic knowledge and suitability for deliberative engagement.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Piotr Ozieranski, Luc Martinon, Pierre-Alain Jachiet, Shai Mulinari
Summary: The study examined the accessibility and quality of drug company payment data in Europe and found that it is typically low, hindering investigation of financial conflicts of interest. Major regulatory changes are needed to reach the standards of the widely researched US Open Payments database.
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Rosario Isasi, Margaret Ginoza, Karin Jongsma, Lars Assen, Morris Fabbri
Summary: This study analyzes stem cell policies in 46 European countries and compares them with the new guidelines from the International Society for Stem Cell Research. The comparison reveals similarities and differences among these policies. Europe provides a diverse range of policy approaches, making this comparison useful for other countries as well.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julianne Nassif, Antonia M. Calafat, Kenneth M. Aldous
Summary: The National Biomonitoring Network (NBN) is a system of interconnected U.S. government laboratories and public health partners established to advance human biomonitoring science and practice. With 20 state public health laboratories onboard, the NBN has addressed some challenges through technical guidance, training, and collaboration opportunities. However, important challenges remain, such as defining minimum data variables and establishing a national repository for biomonitoring data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David Rudoler, M. Ruth Lavergne, Emily Gard Marshall, Juveria Zaheer, Selene Etches, Kimberley P. Good, Agnes Grudniewicz, Alan Katz, Paul Kurdyak, James Bolton, Ridhwana Kaoser, Catherine Moravac, Jason Morrison, Benoit Mulsant, Sandra Peterson, Phil G. Tibbo
Summary: Despite a steady per-capita supply of psychiatrists in most provinces, the Canadian population has poor and inequitable access to psychiatric care. This study aims to improve access to psychiatric care by developing comparable indicators of supply, analyzing variations in the characteristics and practice style of the psychiatrist workforce, and studying psychiatrist practice choices and intentions.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Ougier, Catherine Ganzleben, Pierre Lecoq, Jos Bessems, Madlen David, Greet Schoeters, Rosa Lange, Matthieu Meslin, Maria Uhl, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Christophe Rousselle, Joana Lobo Vicente
Summary: The HBM4EU project established a prioritisation strategy to determine a final list of substances for research activities, based on knowledge gaps identified by policy makers and stakeholders, as well as scoring by experts and alignment with European policy priorities. The final list of 9 priority substances/groups reflected hazardous properties, exposure characteristics, societal concern, regulatory status, available analytical methods, and project resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ali Hassan Gillani, Mingyue Zhao, Azzah Khadim Hussain, Kiran Munir, Shamaila Masood, Amna Saeed, Yu Fang
Summary: This study found that the majority of pharmacists participating in the survey felt it was appropriate to receive small value gifts from pharmaceutical companies. Only a small proportion of the respondents received ethical training and education about drug promotion. Therefore, improving the pharmacy education curriculum and updating the pharmacist's knowledge after graduation will enhance the healthcare professionals' capability to act for the patients' welfare.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joel Lexchin, Sharon Batt, Devorah Goldberg, Adrienne Shnier
Summary: This study found that some Canadian patient groups receive donations from pharmaceutical companies, yet only 26 out of 97 groups have publicly available policies related to their relationships with pharmaceutical companies. Some patient group websites display logos and hyperlinks to pharmaceutical companies, and a portion of the groups endorse products from donors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maryam Shahsavaripour, Sajjad Abbasi, Moghaddameh Mirzaee, Hoda Amiri
Summary: Microplastics are examined in plastic factory staff in Sirjan, Iran to determine their exposure levels through body receptors before and after work shifts. The study explores the impact of face masks, gloves, cosmetics, and appearance on the exposure levels. A total of 4802 microplastic particles in various shapes and colors are observed, with polyester and nylon as the main identified fibers. Hair samples have the highest number of microplastics, while saliva samples have the lowest. Wearing gloves and sunscreen can reduce exposure, and factors such as hair length, scarf wearing, beard, and mustache also play a role in exposure levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sonja A. Wrobel, Daniel Bury, Vladimir N. Belov, Jan M. Klenk, Bernhard Hauer, Heiko Hayen, Anderson J. Martino-Andrade, Holger M. Koch, Thomas Bruening, Heiko U. Kaefferlein
Summary: We have developed a specific and robust analytical method to analyze the most important neonicotinoids and their metabolites in human urine. The method was successfully validated and applied to quantify these compounds in individuals from the general population in Germany and pregnant women from Brazil with no known occupational exposures to neonicotinoids.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
D. Richterova, E. Govarts, L. Fabelova, K. Rausova, L. Rodriguez Martin, L. Gilles, S. Remy, A. Colles, L. Rambaud, M. Riou, C. Gabriel, D. Sarigiannis, S. Pedraza-Diaz, J. J. Ramos, T. Kosjek, J. Snoj Tratnik, S. Lignell, I Gyllenhammar, C. Thomsen, L. S. Haug, M. Kolossa-Gehring, N. Vogel, C. Franken, N. Vanlarebeke, L. Bruckers, L. Stewart, O. Sepai, G. Schoeters, M. Uhl, A. Castano, M. Esteban Lopez, T. Goeen, L' Palkovicova Murinova
Summary: This study describes the current levels of PFAS in European teenagers and investigates the determinants of serum/plasma concentrations in this age group. The results indicate that sex, educational level, and food consumption frequencies are associated with PFAS concentrations. These findings can be helpful for targeted monitoring of PFAS in food.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shoji F. Nakayama, Annie St-Amand, Tyler Pollock, Petra Apel, Yu Ait Bamai, Dana Boyd Barr, Jos Bessems, Antonia M. Calafat, Argelia Castano, Adrian Covaci, Radu Corneliu Duca, Sarah Faure, Karen S. Galea, Sean Hays, Nancy B. Hopf, Yuki Ito, Maryam Zare Jeddi, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Eva Kumar, Judy S. LaKind, Marta Esteban Lopez, Henriqueta Louro, Kristin Macey, Konstantinos C. Makris, Lisa Melnyk, Aline Murawski, Josh Naiman, Julianne Nassif, Nolwenn Noisel, Devika Poddalgoda, Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, Ata Rafiee, Loic Rambaud, Maria Joao Silva, Jun Ueyama, Marc-Andre Verner, Maisarah Nasution Waras, Kate Werry
Summary: Human biomonitoring (HBM) data can be used to compare population exposures, but finding the relevant health-based biomonitoring guidance values can be time-consuming. To address this issue, an online repository called the Human Biomonitoring Health-Based Guidance Value (HB2GV) Dashboard has been created. This database provides a centralized location for researchers and decision makers to access and interpret HBM data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Veronica van Der Schyff, Jiri Kalina, Eva Govarts, Liese Gilles, Greet Schoeters, Argelia Castano, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Jiri Kohoutek, Petr Kukucka, Adrian Covaci, Gudrun Koppen, Lenka Andryskova, Pavel Piler, Jana Klanova, Tina Kold Jensen, Loic Rambaud, Margaux Riou, Marja Lamoree, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Nina Vogel, Till Weber, Thomas Goen, Catherine Gabriel, Dimosthenis A. Sarigiannis, Amrit Kaur Sakhi, Line Smastuen Haug, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Lucia Fabelova, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Darja Mazej, Lisa Melymuk
Summary: This study reports the adverse health effects of various legacy and emerging flame retardants (FRs) on human and environmental health in children from nine European countries. The study detected ten halogenated FRs in blood and four organophosphate FR metabolites in urine samples from 2136 children. The concentrations of FRs were associated with lifestyle factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
W. Bil, E. Govarts, M. J. Zeilmaker, M. Woutersen, J. Bessems, Y. Ma, C. Thomsen, L. S. Haug, S. Lignell, I Gyllenhammar, L. Palkovicova Murinova, L. Fabelova, J. Snoj Tratnik, T. Kosjek, C. Gabriel, D. Sarigiannis, S. Pedraza-Diaz, M. Esteban-Lopez, A. Castano, L. Rambaud, M. Riou, C. Franken, A. Colles, N. Vogel, M. Kolossa-Gehring, T. Halldorsson, M. Uhl, G. Schoeters, T. Santonen, A. M. Vinggaard
Summary: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent, mobile, and bioaccumulative chemicals that pose a high risk to human health and the environment. A study conducted in Europe using harmonized human biomonitoring (HBM) data reveals that PFAS exposure may result in a significant health risk for a considerable number of individuals. Different hazard-based approaches were used in mixture risk assessments, with the Hazard Index (HI) approach showing the highest risk estimates. This study emphasizes the importance of HBM data in assessing the health risks of PFAS exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Antje Gerofke, Madlen David, Phillipp Schmidt, Joana Lobo Vicente, Jurgen Buekers, Liese Gilles, Ann Colles, Jos Bessems, Michiel Bastiaensen, Adrian Covaci, Elly Den Hond, Gudrun Koppen, Michelle Laeremans, Veerle J. Verheyen, Milena Cerna, Jana Klanova, Andrea Krskova, Martin Zvonar, Lisbeth E. Knudsen, Holger M. Koch, Tina Kold Jensen, Loic Rambaud, Margaux Riou, Nina Vogel, Catherine Gabriel, Spyros Karakitsios, Nafsika Papaioannou, Denis Sarigiannis, Reka Kakucs, Szilvia Kozepesy, Peter Rudnai, Tamas Szigeti, Fabio Barbone, Valentina Rosolen, Cedric Guignard, Arno C. Gutleb, Amrit Kaur Sakhi, Line Smastuen Haug, Beata Janasik, Danuta Ligocka, Milada Estokova, Lucia Fabelova, Branislav Kolena, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Ida Petrovicova, Denisa Richterova, Milena Horvat, Darja Mazej, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Agneta Annika Runkel, Argelia Castano, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Agneta Akesson, Sanna Lignell, Jelle Vlaanderen, Jan-Paul Zock, Greet Schoeters, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: Within the HBM4EU initiative, HBM indicators were developed to address key policy questions and support chemical policies. Result indicators provide information on chemical exposure in different demographic groups and allow comparisons to identify differences and inform policy measures. Impact indicators assess health risks by comparing exposure values to health-based guidance values, helping to identify relevant health issues and support risk management decisions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Vogel, Phillipp Schmidt, Rosa Lange, Antje Gerofke, Amrit K. Sakhi, Line S. Haug, Tina Kold Jensen, Hanne Frederiksen, Tamas Szigeti, Zsofia Csako, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Miroslava Sidlovska, Beata Janasik, Wojciech Wasowicz, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Darja Mazej, Catherine Gabriel, Spyros Karakitsios, Fabio Barbonem, Valentina Rosolen, Loic Rambaud, Margaux Riou, Aline Murawski, Daan Leseman, Gudrun Koppen, Adrian Covaci, Sanna Lignell, Anna Karin Lindroos, Martin Zvonar, Lenka Andryskova, Lucia Fabelova, Denisa Richterova, Milena Horvatj, Tina Kosjekj, Denis Sarigiannis, Marios Maroulis, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Ana Canas, Veerle J. Verheyen, Michiel Bastiaensen, Liese Gilles, Greet Schoeters, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Argelia Castano, Eva Govarts, Holger M. Kochx, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: Phthalates are widely used as plasticizers for PVC and are associated with adverse effects on the reproductive system. The HBM4EU Aligned Studies have investigated the exposure to ten phthalates and the substitute chemical DINCH in European children and adolescents. The study provides detailed data on exposure levels and differences across European regions, as well as comparisons to biomonitoring guidance values.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Vogel, Hanne Frederiksen, Rosa Lange, Niels Jorgensen, Holger M. Koch, Till Weber, Anna-Maria Andersson, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: It has been observed over the past 25 years that exposure to certain phthalates can have negative effects on human health, such as disrupting the endocrine system. As a result, the EU implemented regulations which led to a decrease in production of restricted phthalates and an increase in the production of substitutes. A recent study examined the impact of these regulations on exposure patterns in two European populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nina Vogel, Rosa Lange, Phillipp Schmidt, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Sylvie Remy., Andrea Springer, Vladimira Puklova, Milena Cerna, Peter Rudnai, Szilvia Kozepesy, Beata Janasik, Danuta Ligocka, Lucia Fabelova, Branislav Kolena, Ida Petrovicova, Michal Jajcaj, Milada Estokova, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Argelia Castano, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Anja Stajnko, Lisbeth E. Knudsen, Jorma Toppari, Katharina M. Main, Anders Juul, Anna-Maria Andersson, Niels Jorgensen, Hanne Frederiksen, Cathrine Thomsen, Amrit Kaur Sakhi, Agneta Akesson, Christina Hartmann, Marie Christine Dewolf, Gudrun Koppen, Pierre Biot, Elly Den Hond, Stefan Voorspoels, Liese Gilles, Eva Govarts, Aline Murawski, Antje Gerofke, Till Weber, Maria Ruether, Arno C. Gutleb, Cedric Guignard, Tamar Berman, Holger M. Koch, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: Phthalates are widely used as plasticizers and can have negative impacts on reproductive functions. However, existing human biomonitoring studies on internal exposure to phthalates in Europe differ in many aspects, making comparability challenging. The HBM4EU initiative gathered data from 29 studies across Europe to describe the general population's exposure to phthalates from 2005 to 2019. This study is an important step towards making internal exposures to phthalates comparable across countries and provides suggestions for improved harmonization in future studies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Magan-Maganto, Ricardo Canal-Bedia, Alvaro Bejarano-Martin, Maria Victoria Martin-Cilleros, Aranzazu Hernandez-Fabian, Andrea Luz Calvarro-Castaneda, Herbert Roeyers, Cristina Jenaro-Rio, Manuel Posada de la Paz
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preterm children and its relationship with gestational age and birthweight. The results showed that the prevalence of ASD in preterm children was 7.02%, and there were statistically significant weak correlations between ASD and gestational age as well as birthweight, indicating a higher likelihood of developing ASD for those born smaller or earlier in their gestation.
HEALTH SCIENCE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christoph Schmidtkunz, Katja Kuepper, Till Weber, Gabriele Leng, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: A study in Germany analyzed the levels of two oxidized metabolites of 4-MBC in urine samples from young adults from 1995 to 2019. The results showed a decreasing trend in 4-MBC exposure in Germany in recent years, possibly due to reduced use of 4-MBC in the cosmetic industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Hoopmann, Aline Murawski, Michael Schuemann, Thomas Goeen, Petra Apel, Nina Vogel, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Claudia Roehl
Summary: HBM reference values are statistically derived values that provide information on population exposure. A revision is needed to improve the standardization and transparency of the process. It is recommended to use the 95th percentile of the reference distribution as the HBM reference value.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Rodriguez Martin, Liese Gilles, Emilie Helte, Agneta Akesson, Jonas Tagt, Adrian Covaci, Amrit K. Sakhi, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Andromachi Katsonouri, Anna-Maria Andersson, Arno C. Gutleb, Beata Janasik, Brice Appenzeller, Catherine Gabriel, Cathrine Thomsen, Darja Mazej, Denis Sarigiannis, Elena Anastasi, Fabio Barbone, Hanna Tolonen, Hanne Frederiksen, Jana Klanova, Jani Koponen, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Kim Pack, Koppen Gudrun, Kristin Olafsdottir, Lisbeth E. Knudsen, Loic Rambaud, Loreta Strumylaite, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Lucia Fabelova, Margaux Riou, Marika Berglund, Mate Szabados, Medea Imboden, Michelle Laeremans, Milada Estokova, Natasa Janev Holcer, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Nicole Vodrazkova, Nina Vogel, Pavel Piler, Phillipp Schmidt, Rosa Lange, Sonia Namorado, Szilvia Kozepesy, Tamas Szigeti, Thorhallur I. Halldorsson, Till Weber, Tina Kold Jensen, Valentina Rosolen, Vladimira Puklova, Wojciech Wasowicz, Ovnair Sepai, Lorraine Stewart, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Argelia Castano, Jos Bessems, Greet Schoeters, Eva Govarts
Summary: This study evaluated the exposure levels of children and women in Europe over time. The results showed that exposure levels to chemicals restricted at EU level visually decreased, while the levels for some of their substitutes increased. These findings are important for policy efficacy monitoring and highlight the role of HBM in supporting policies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Rosolen, Elisa Giordani, Marika Mariuz, Maria Parpinel, Vicente Mustieles, Liese Gilles, Eva Govarts, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Kirsten Baken, Greet Schoeters, Ovnair Sepai, Eva Sovcikova, Lucia Fabelova, Jiri Kohoutek, Tina Kold Jensen, Adrian Covaci, Maarten Roggeman, Lisa Melymuk, Jana Klanova, Argelia Castano, Marta Esteban Lopez, Fabio Barbone
Summary: The knowledge about the effects of organophosphate flame retardants on children's neurodevelopment is limited. This research aimed to evaluate the association between exposure to these flame retardants and children's neurodevelopment. The study found a small, negative trend between neurodevelopment and exposure to BDCIPP and DPHP, but the evidence is limited. Further investigations are needed to explore the timing of exposure and the effect of other metabolites.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Burcu Yaldiz, Erdi Kucuk, Juliet Hampstead, Tom Hofste, Rolph Pfundt, Jordi Corominas Galbany, Tuula Rinne, Helger G. Yntema, Alexander Hoischen, Marcel Nelen, Christian Gilissen, Solve-RD consortium
Summary: This study compared different enrichment kits and sequencing techniques in terms of their ability to cover the entire exome. The results showed that Twist exome capture had significantly better coverage and uniformity across coding regions compared to other kits. Twist performed equally well as short-read and long-read whole genome sequencing, and even at lower average coverage, there was only minimal loss in sensitivity for SNV and CNV detection.
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.
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M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
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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.
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Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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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
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