Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanmoy Mondal, Christopher A. Loffredo, Tomas Trnovec, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Zarish Noreen, Thomas Nnanabu, Kamil Conka, Beata Drobna, Somiranjan Ghosh
Summary: This study investigates the effects of early-life PCB exposures on gene expression in young children. The results indicate significant alterations in several pathogenetic pathways, with an overall downregulation of selected genes. The downregulation of the LEPR gene is directly correlated with exposure variables, while gender and ethnicity also influence gene expression. This research highlights the importance of biomarker-based approaches in studying the genetic susceptibility to the effects of PCBs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
John W. Farrington
Summary: Reflections are presented on three influential environmental contaminants papers, focusing on the importance of PCBs, the physical chemistry of pollutant transport, and human impacts of methyl mercury exposure. These studies demonstrate the crucial role of environmental chemistry in understanding the biogeochemical cycles of pollutants and human health concerns.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shiyu Yan, Jinlang Lyu, Zheng Liu, Shuang Zhou, Yuelong Ji, Haijun Wang
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between maternal gestational hypertension/preeclampsia and offspring adiposity outcomes. The results suggested that exposure to these pregnancy disorders was associated with obesity in offspring, extending from early childhood to adolescence. The meta-analysis showed a significant association between preeclampsia and higher BMI in female offspring.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Arash Derakhshan, Tuija Mannisto, Liangmiao Chen, Joris A. J. Osinga, Ghalia Ashoor, Xuemian Lu, Sofie Bliddal, Fang-Biao Tao, Suzanne J. Brown, Bijay Vaidya, Andrew T. Hattersley, Sachiko Itoh, Polina Popova, Ashraf Aminorroaya, Reiko Kishi, Maryam Kianpour, Elena A. Vasukova, Abel Lopez-Bermejo, Emily Oken, Leda Chatzi, Marina Vafeiadi, Wichor M. Bramer, Judit Bassols, Aitana Lertxundi, Ana Fernandez-Somoano, Paula Carrasco, Juha Auvinen, Kun Huang, Ulla Feldt-Rasmussen, Elena N. Grineva, Erik K. Alexander, Elizabeth N. Pearce, Layal Chaker, John P. Walsh, Robin P. Peeters, Monica Guxens, Eila Suvanto, Kypros H. Nicolaides, Tim I. M. Korevaar
Summary: This study explores the association between gestational FT3 and TT3 levels and adverse obstetric outcomes. The findings suggest that FT3 and TT3 levels have different associations with various adverse obstetric outcomes, with high TT3 associated with an increased risk of gestational hypertension and low TT3 associated with a higher risk of very preterm birth.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiujuan Su, Yang Liu, Guohua Li, Xiaosong Liu, Shijia Huang, Tao Duan, Qiaoling Du
Summary: This study found that hypothyroxinemia during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia-eclampsia, especially in women with persistent hypothyroxinemia in early pregnancy. However, there was no significant association between hypothyroxinemia and gestational hypertension.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lamia Akbar, Aleksandra M. Zuk, Ian D. Martin, Eric N. Liberda, Leonard J. S. Tsuji
Summary: This study found a negative association between cadmium and various obesity measures in both males and females in Cree First Nations communities. No significant associations were found between PCBs and organochlorine pesticides with morphometric measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Keri A. Baugh, Jooke Robbins, Irvin R. Schultz, Gina M. Ylitalo
Summary: Contaminant studies in cetaceans provide information about pollutant levels and patterns. Due to reproductive factors, studies usually focus on male cetaceans. However, understanding contaminant burdens in female cetaceans is important for assessing potential impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mandy Goldberg, Mary Diaz-Santana, Katie M. O'Brien, Shanshan Zhao, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler
Summary: This study examined the association between gestational hypertensive disorders and breast cancer in a cohort of women with a family history of breast cancer. The results showed that a history of gestational hypertensive disorder was not associated with breast cancer risk.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Amol Hirke, Bincy Varghese, Shruti Varade, Ramu Adela
Summary: Prenatal exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluoro octane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluononanoic acid (PFNA), and mono-ethyl phthalate (MEP), is associated with an increased risk of gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). However, exposure to bisphenol A during pregnancy does not show a significant association with the risk of PE. More research is needed to confirm these findings, as the evidence for most of these associations is limited.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lin Yun, Xiaoqian Yu, Rui Xu
Summary: This study found that systolic blood pressure and uric acid/superoxide dismutase are risk factors for the progression from gestational hypertension to preeclampsia. A prediction model and simplified scoring system were established to effectively predict and diagnose preeclampsia.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awol Yemane, Hale Teka, Sumeya Ahmed, Haftom Temesgen, Elizabeth Langen
Summary: Preeclampsia is a major cause of medical complications during pregnancy, with gestational hypertension often progressing towards preeclampsia. This study in Ethiopia found a high rate of progression from gestational hypertension to preeclampsia, with factors such as history of gestational hypertension and anemia during pregnancy being significant predictors of progression. In resource-limited settings, clinical profiles of women should be considered for the prediction and diagnosis of preeclampsia.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marija Majda Perisic, Klemo Vladimir, Sarah Karpov, Mario Storga, Ali Mostashari, Raya Khanin
Summary: Preeclampsia and gestational hypertensive disorders are common complications of pregnancy with long-term consequences. This study developed a risk score using machine learning to screen for GHD early. It confirmed that high BMI is a risk factor for GHD and explored the relationship between GHD and genetically constructed anthropometric measures and biomarkers.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John E. Elliott, Robert Kesic, Sandi L. Lee, Kyle H. Elliott
Summary: This study investigated the temporal trends of legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the eggs of five seabird species along Canada's Pacific coast. The results showed that most legacy POPs have either significantly declined or stabilized in recent years, attributed to voluntary regulations and international restrictions on their production and use.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Akihide Ohkuchi, Hirotada Suzuki, Keiichi Matsubara, Kazushi Watanabe, Takuya Saitou, Hideyuki Oda, Soichiro Obata, Shinya Kondo, Kiyoshi Noda, Junya Miyoshi, Satoru Ikenoue, Makoto Nomiyama, Hiroyuki Seki, Sachi Sukegawa, Satoshi Ichigo, Hirofumi Ando, Chiho Fuseya, Takuya Shimomura, Rika Suzuki, Kazuya Mimura, Ichiro Yasuhi, Masashi Fukuda, Sumiko Hara, Ryuhei Kurashina, Arihiro Shiozaki, Shigeki Matsubara, Shigeru Saito
Summary: This study investigated whether there were dual peaks in the gestational-age-specific incidence or prevalence of early-onset preeclampsia, and concluded that there were no dual peaks, refuting the previous rationale of defining early-onset preeclampsia as occurring before 32 weeks of gestation.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Jeanne A. Ishimwe, Adesanya Akinleye, Ashley C. Johnson, Michael R. Garrett, Jennifer M. Sasser
Summary: The study suggests that there may be an association between chronic hypertension and gut microbiome dysbiosis in pregnancy, which hinders gut microbial composition remodeling during superimposed preeclampsia.
PHYSIOLOGICAL GENOMICS
(2021)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gerald S. Bloomfield, Kipruto Kirwa, Anubha Agarwal, Melissa N. Eliot, Fawaz Alenezi, E. Jane Carter, Michael C. Foster, Sylvester Kimaiyo, Rebecca Lumsden, Diana Menya, Sumeet S. Mitter, Eric J. Velazquez, Rajesh Vedanthan, Gregory A. Wellenius
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David A. Savitz, Gregory A. Wellenius, Thomas A. Trikalinos
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Carles Hernandez-Ferrer, Gregory A. Wellenius, Ibon Tamayo, Xavier Basagana, Jordi Sunyer, Martine Vrijheid, Juan R. Gonzalez
Article
Biology
Brent A. Coull, Seokho Lee, Glen McGee, Justin Manjourides, Murray A. Mittleman, Gregory A. Wellenius
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marcia P. Jimenez, Gregory A. Wellenius, S. Subramanian, Stephen Buka, Charles Eaton, Stephen E. Gilman, Eric B. Loucks
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Physiology
Mark J. Meyer, Irina Mordukhovich, Gregory A. Wellenius, Murray A. Mittleman, John P. McCracken, Brent A. Coull, Eileen McNeely
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Geetika Kalloo, Gregory A. Wellenius, Lawrence McCandless, Antonia M. Calafat, Andreas Sjodin, Megan E. Romano, Margaret R. Karagas, Aimin Chen, Kimberly Yolton, Bruce P. Lanphear, Joseph M. Braun
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin R. Kulick, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, Amelia K. Boehme, Nina R. Joyce, Nicole Schupf, Joel D. Kaufman, Richard Mayeux, Jennifer J. Manly, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Maria Vivanco-Hidalgo, Carla Avellaneda-Gomez, Payam Dadvand, Marta Cirach, Angel Ois, Alejandra Gomez Gonzalez, Ana Rodriguez-Campello, Pablo de Ceballos, Xavier Basagana, Ana Zabalza, Elisa Cuadrado-Godia, Jordi Sunyer, Jaume Roquer, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicholas Nassikas, Keith Spangler, Neal Fann, Christopher G. Nolte, Patrick Dolwick, Tanya L. Spero, Perry Sheffield, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Erin R. Kulick, Gregory A. Wellenius, Amelia K. Boehme, Nina R. Joyce, Nicole Schupf, Joel D. Kaufman, Richard Mayeux, Ralph L. Sacco, Jennifer J. Manly, Mitchell S. V. Elkind
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Wen-Chih Wu, Mengna Huang, Tracey H. Taveira, Mary B. Roberts, Lisa W. Martin, Gregory A. Wellenius, Karen C. Johnson, JoAnn E. Manson, Simin Liu, Charles B. Eaton
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcia P. Jimenez, Gregory A. Wellenius, Peter James, S. V. Subramanian, Stephen Buka, Charles Eaton, Stephen E. Gilman, Eric B. Loucks
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Eva Costa Martins, Oana Marcus, Juliana Leal, Laura Visu-Petra
EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Erin Kulick, Gregory Wellenius, Amelia Boehme, Nicole Schupf, Richard Mayeux, Ralph Sacco, Jennifer Manly, Mitchell Elkind
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)