Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Bingyan Cao, Meijuan Liu, Qipeng Luo, Qiao Wang, Min Liu, Xuejun Liang, Di Wu, Wenjing Li, Chang Su, Jiajia Chen, Chunxiu Gong
Summary: This study investigated the associations between serum bone turnover marker (BTM) levels and body mass index (BMI) in Chinese children and adolescents, and found that the influence of BMI, age, and pubertal stage on BTMs varied by gender.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
David A. Gorelick
Summary: This comprehensive review of human adipose tissue fails to mention the role of the endocannabinoid system in fat metabolism. The endogenous cannabinoids and their receptors, found in both white and brown fat, have been recognized as key players in adipose tissue metabolism. Rimonabant, an inverse agonist of cannabinoid receptor type 1, has shown promising effects as a therapeutic target for obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, although its clinical use was discontinued due to neuropsychiatric side effects.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fernanda Velluzzi, Andrea Deledda, Maurizio Onida, Andrea Loviselli, Roberto Crnjar, Giorgia Sollai
Summary: Smell plays an important role in food choice and body weight regulation. Impaired or loss of smell is associated with malnutrition and altered eating behaviors. The obesity epidemic is influenced by various factors, including the environment and decreased olfactory function. Obese individuals have lower olfactory function and there is a negative correlation between BMI and olfactory scores. Normosmic obese patients have lower BMI compared to hyposmic ones.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Amrit Bhangoo, Rishi Gupta, Steve P. Shelov, Dennis E. Carey, Siham Accacha, Ilene Fennoy, Lisa Altshuler, Barbara Lowell, Robert Rapaport, Warren Rosenfeld, Phyllis W. Speiser, Svetlana Ten, Michael Rosenbaum
Summary: This study found that IGFBP-1 could identify the presence of insulin resistance in children with a BMI of 1 to 2 SDS, even before known markers of insulin resistance such as elevated triglyceride levels and decreased adiponectin and HDL levels are identified.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lu Qi, Yoriko Heianza, Xiang Li, Frank M. Sacks, George A. Bray
Summary: The POUNDS Lost trial is a 2-year clinical trial that tested the effects of dietary interventions on weight loss. The study found that participants in the four intervention arms lost an average of 2.9 to 3.6 kg in body weight by the end of the study, with no significant difference observed between the intervention arms. The study also highlighted the interaction between genetic, epigenetic, and metabolomic factors and dietary interventions in relation to weight loss and cardiometabolic traits.
Article
Pediatrics
Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman, L. Charles Bailey, Doug Lunsford, Matthew F. Daley, Ihuoma Eneli, Jonathan Finkelstein, William Heerman, Casie E. Horgan, Daniel S. Hsia, Melanie Jay, Goutham Rao, Juliane S. Reynolds, Jessica L. Sturtevant, Sengwee Toh, Leonardo Trasande, Jessica Young, Debby Lin, Christopher B. Forrest, Jason P. Block
Summary: The study found that antibiotic use before 24 months of age was associated with slightly higher BMI-z at 10 years old, but did not have a significant impact on the likelihood of overweight or obesity.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David A. Holdsworth, Rebecca Chamley, Rob Barker-Davies, Oliver O'Sullivan, Peter Ladlow, James L. Mitchell, Dominic Dewson, Daniel Mills, Samantha L. J. May, Mark Cranley, Cheng Xie, Edward Sellon, Joseph Mulae, Jon Naylor, Betty Raman, Nick P. Talbot, Oliver J. Rider, Alexander N. Bennett, Edward D. Nicol
Summary: Post-COVID illness can lead to significant physical and neurocognitive deficits, impacting patients' daily lives and work performance. This study conducted a comprehensive assessment on a group of recovered patients and found a high burden of symptoms persisting 6 months after recovery, with a failure to regain pre-infection health status.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Magdalena Opazo Breton, Laura A. Gray
Summary: This study aims to understand long-term trends in obesity and overweight in England by analyzing life-course transitions and historical/birth cohort trends. Data from the Health Survey for England covering the period 1992 to 2019 and birth cohorts born between 1909 and 2013 were used. The results showed variations in obesity prevalence among different birth cohorts and increasing overweight prevalence among younger generations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mansura Khanam, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Md. Ahshanul Haque, Razia Sultana Rita, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho, Tahmeed Ahmed
Summary: The research found that among Bangladeshi women, those who are educated and come from affluent households are more likely to be overweight and obese, while women from low socioeconomic status are more likely to be underweight.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose Villar, Robert B. Gunier, Chrystelle O. O. Tshivuila-Matala, Stephen A. Rauch, Francois Nosten, Roseline Ochieng, Maria C. Restrepo-Mendez, Rose McGready, Fernando C. Barros, Michelle Fernandes, Verena I. Carrara, Cesar G. Victora, Shama Munim, Rachel Craik, Hellen C. Barsosio, Maria Carvalho, James A. Berkley, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Shane A. Norris, Eric O. Ohuma, Alan Stein, Ann Lambert, Adele Winsey, Ricardo Uauy, Brenda Eskenazi, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Aris T. Papageorghiou, Stephen H. Kennedy
Summary: This study identified five fetal cranial growth trajectories associated with specific neurodevelopmental, behavioral, visual, and growth outcomes, predominantly focusing on the maturation of cognitive, language, and visual skills. Further research should explore the potential for preventive interventions during pregnancy to improve infant neurodevelopmental outcomes before the critical window of opportunity that precedes the divergence of growth at 20-25 weeks' gestation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hannah R. Thompson, Kristine A. Madsen, Caroline Nguyen, Kira Argenio, Emily D'Agostino, Kevin Konty, Sophia Day
Summary: Population-level surveillance of student weight status is important, but there are concerns about accurately measuring student BMI in schools. This study compared objective and self-reported BMI data from a large school district and found that self-reported measurements significantly underestimated weight and BMI compared to objective measurements. The self-report data also led to a misclassification of a significant number of students with obesity and severe obesity. These findings highlight the limitations of self-reported BMI in identifying high-risk students.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jorge Rojo-Ramos, Irene Polo-Campos, Miguel Angel Garcia-Gordillo, Jose Carmelo Adsuar, Carmen Galan-Arroyo, Santiago Gomez-Paniagua
Summary: Body image is an important factor that affects a person's self-perception, and it is influenced by age and gender. The way a person views themselves can impact their eating behavior and physical activity, which in turn affects their weight and body mass index (BMI). This study aims to investigate the association between BMI, age, and body self-perception of university students, with a focus on gender differences. The findings suggest that there are statistically significant differences in body self-perception and BMI among male and female students. Therefore, interventions should be developed to improve body image and promote a healthy self-perception among students.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jean M. Lamont
Summary: Two studies suggest that body shame may lead to compromising health for appearance, possibly driven by diminished body responsiveness.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michal Czapla, Adrian Kwasny, Malgorzata Sloma-Krzeslak, Raul Juarez-Vela, Piotr Karniej, Sara Janczak, Aleksander Mickiewicz, Bartosz Uchmanowicz, Stanislaw Zielinski, Marzena Zielinska
Summary: This study aimed to assess whether there are sex differences in the prognostic impact of BMI on in-hospital mortality in sudden cardiac arrest survivors. The results showed that BMI is not a predictor of in-hospital death in either male or female patients.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jingyi Wang, Yingying Cai, Xiaohe Ren, Bin Ma, Ou Chen
Summary: This study used longitudinal data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and self-rated health (SRH) among middle-aged and older individuals. The findings suggest that obesity may be associated with better SRH, and this association varies by gender and other factors.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongyu Guo, Jieqiong Wang, Xi Chen, Feifei Cui, Tingting Wang, Chengzhi Zhou, Guobao Song, Siyu Zhang, Jingwen Chen
Summary: The study investigated the photochemical characteristics of S-DOM extracted from coastal seawaters and found that S-DOM accelerates the photodegradation of OMPs mainly through (DOM)-D-3*. Furthermore, the impact of mariculture on S-DOM influences the generation of (DOM)-D-3*, affecting the efficiency of photodegradation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fangfang Ma, Hong-Bin Xie, Mingxue Li, Sainan Wang, Renyi Zhang, Jingwen Chen
Summary: This study investigated the atmospheric oxidation mechanism and kinetics of tertiary amines using computational methods, focusing on trimethylamine (TMA) and triethylamine (TEA) as proxies. The results showed that the N-containing peroxy radicals play a key role in the oxidation of TMA and TEA, with a unique autoxidation mechanism observed for TMA compared to TEA. However, the TEA system may compete with a pathway dissociating into fragmental products.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangjian Zhou, Fangyuan Cheng, Dongyang He, Ya-nan Zhang, Jiao Qu, Xin Yang, Jingwen Chen, Willie J. G. M. Peijnenburg
Summary: This study investigated the effects of UV/chlorine treatment on the photophysical and photochemical properties of DOM using Suwannee River fulvic acid (SRFA) and Suwannee River natural organic matter (SRNOM) as representatives. The results showed that increasing chlorine dosage led to decreased absorbance of the two DOM samples and changes in their aromaticity, molecular weight, and electron-donating capacity. The quantum yields of excited triplet state of DOM, singlet oxygen, and hydroxyl radicals first decreased and then increased with increasing chlorine dosages in the UV/chlorine systems due to different reaction pathways. This study provides insights into the dynamic roles of DOM in the photodegradation of micropollutants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yaling Wang, Yi Huang, Puyu Xi, Xianliang Qiao, Jingwen Chen, Xiyun Cai
Summary: This study provides empirical evidence for the interrelated effects of natural soils components and target TPHs on persulfate oxidation of TPHs, demonstrating that such interrelation forms the basis of a predictive model with high accuracy for persulfate oxidation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tadiyose Girma Bekele, Hongxia Zhao, Jun Yang, Ruth Gebretsadik Chegen, Jingwen Chen, Seblework Mekonen, Abdul Qadeer
Summary: The prohibition and restriction of PCBs and major BFRs have led to the widespread use of OPEs as alternative chemicals, increasing their production, usage, and discharge into the environment. This study discusses the production/usage, physicochemical properties, and sample treatment techniques of OPEs, as well as their occurrence in various environmental compartments. The toxicity, human exposure, and ecological risks of OPEs are summarized, highlighting their bioaccumulation and biomagnification potential in aquatic organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sisi Liu, Shibao Chen, Xiaohao Li, Yubo Yue, Jinling Li, Paul N. Williams, Zhanyun Wang, Cailin Li, Yuanyuan Yang, Guang-Guo Ying, Chang-Er Chen
Summary: DB is a commonly used bitter agent in products, but little is known about its occurrence in global aquatic environments. MCX-DGT is a reliable method for measuring DB in water, and DB was found to persist in wastewater treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhansheng Li, Hongxia Zhao, Xintong Li, Tadiyose Girma Bekele
Summary: EPFRs are a class of hazardous pollutants that pose harmful effects on human health and exist in PM2.5 in Dalian, China. Coal combustion and vehicular exhaust are the primary sources of EPFRs, providing important evidence for controlling air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Si-Si Liu, Jin-Ling Li, Lin-Ke Ge, Cai-Lin Li, Jian-Liang Zhao, Qian-Qian Zhang, Guang-Guo Ying, Chang-Er Chen
Summary: The developed MIP-DGT sampler is capable of selectively measuring FQs in waters, showing selective adsorption and linear accumulation of FQs over time. The influence of DOM on MIP-DGT measurements is significant, but correlations with grab sampling results indicate the reliability of MIP-DGT measurements.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Si -Si Liu, Qi-si Cai, Cailin Li, Shengming Cheng, Zhanyun Wang, Yuanyuan Yang, Guang-Guo Ying, Andy J. Sweetman, Chang-Er Chen
Summary: Melamine and related triazines have become a public concern due to their persistence, mobility, and toxicity. A new passive sampling method based on DGT technique was developed and validated in this study to assess environmental exposure and risks of these compounds. The MCX-DGT sampler showed reliable performance in measuring triazines in water samples, indicating its potential as an in situ tool for understanding the occurrence, sources, and fate of these emerging substances in aquatic environments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lihao Su, Ya Wang, Zhongyu Wang, Siyu Zhang, Zijun Xiao, Deming Xia, Jingwen Chen
Summary: Layered black phosphorus (BP) has great potential in various fields, but the interactions and parameters of BP adsorption with organics are lacking. In this study, molecular dynamic and density functional theory were used to calculate the energy and equilibrium constants of organics adsorbed onto BP. Gaseous phase adsorption was found to be more favorable than aqueous phase, and the affinity of aromatics to BP was similar to graphene. The established polyparameter linear free energy relationship model effectively predicted the adsorption capacity of organics onto BP.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xintong Li, Hongxia Zhao, Baocheng Qu, Yu Tian
Summary: This study investigated the photoformation of EPFRs on particulate organic matter (POM) in water contaminated by anthracene (Ant) and provided useful information about their fate in aqueous environments. The formation pathway and intermediates of EPFRs were proposed. Additionally, the indirect photodegradation of bisphenol A (BPA), induced by EPFRs, was demonstrated.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanyuan Yang, Sisi Liu, Runmei Wang, Cailin Li, Jianhui Tang, Tao Chen, Guang-Guo Ying, Chang-Er Chen
Summary: A new DGT probe with larger sampling area and higher sampling rate was developed for rapid sampling of PFAS in water and water-sediment systems. The probe showed promising application prospects in water quality monitoring and environmental research.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifan Ke, Jingqiu Jiang, Xiqin Mao, Baocheng Qu, Xintong Li, Hongxia Zhao, Jingyao Wang, Zhansheng Li
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation of targeted glucocorticoids (GCs), budesonide (BD) and clobetasol propionate (CP), and their effects on the environment. The degradation rate constants (k) increased with the initial concentrations of BD and CP. The addition of Cl-, NO2-, and Fe3+ decreased the photodegradation rate, while FA increased it. This research provides insight into the fate of synthetic GCs in the environment and contributes to understanding their ecological risks.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinghua Liu, Feng Tan, Yifei Xing, Qian Zhang, Zhanyi Zhao, Xiaochun Wang, Yan Wang, Hongxia Zhao
Summary: This study proposes a label-free chemiresistive sensor for the detection of microcystin (MC)-LR in water samples. The sensor shows high sensitivity and selectivity, with a wide linear range and stable detection. It can be used for monitoring MC-LR released by microcystis aeruginosa and measuring MC-LR in freshwater lakes with moderate algal blooms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Zhao, Hongxia Zhao, Zhihui Zhong, Tadiyose Girma Bekele, Huihui Wan, Yuming Sun, Xintong Li, Xiaonuo Zhang, Zhansheng Li
Summary: Tetrabromobisphenol A bis (allyl ether) (TBBPA-BAE) is a widely used brominated flame retardant with neurotoxic and endocrine disruption effects on aquatic organisms. This study investigated the bioconcentration, elimination kinetics, and biotransformation of TBBPA-BAE in common carp. The results showed rapid accumulation of TBBPA-BAE in the fish, with the highest concentrations found in the liver and the longest residence time in the kidney. Biotransformation of TBBPA-BAE was observed, with 14 different metabolites identified in the liver. These findings highlight the importance of considering the biotransformation products of TBBPA-BAE in risk assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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)
