Current status and risk assessment of perfluoroalkyl acids in surface water and sediments of the Yellow River in Shandong, China
2025
The Yellow River is the main source of water for urban and rural area and agricultural irrigation in northern China. Herein, the distribution and risk assessment of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) were...
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Biochemical investigation of association of arsenic exposed polymorphic variants and disease susceptibility
2025
Our study aimed to establish the association of polymorphic variants and disease susceptibility in arsenic-induced metabolic disorders raised due to the variability of arsenic methylation in human population...
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Perfluorononanoic acid as a risk factor for metabolic syndrome: A case-control study
2025
Current epidemiological results from studies linking per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) to metabolic syndrome (MetS) remain inconsistent....
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Affinity of endosulfan and HCB with human serum albumin affects serum concentrations in a general population
2025
Endosulfan and hexachlorobenzene (HCB) were previously widely used organochlorine pesticides. Much attention has been paid to trends in human exposure to endosulfan and HCB and to the transport and...
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Parasitoid of Aphis gossypii, Binodoxys communis Gahan exhibits metabolic changes in symbiotic bacterial community upon exposure of insecticides
2025
Insecticides play a crucial role in safeguarding crops from pest. However, prior to their release, it is essential to assess the efficacy and potential effects of these protectants. Flupyradifurone...
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Co-occurrence of microplastics and heavy metals in a freshwater lake system in Indian Himalaya: Distribution and influencing factors
2025
Microplastic (MP) contamination in freshwater systems is a prevalent and persistent environmental issue, yet their occurrence and distribution remain poorly constrained. The present study examines the...
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Biodegradation of polypropylene microplastics by Bacillus pasteurii isolated from a gold mine tailing
2025
Microplastics (MPs) are present throughout the environment, and due to their nature, they are extremely difficult to decompose. Reportedly, microorganisms play an important role in degrading and decomposing...
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Toxic risk assessment of selected metals in infant formula milk commercially available in Lebanon: A novel approach based on feeding parameters versus toxicity
2025
Infant formula milk (IFM) is increasingly utilized as a substitute for natural breastfeeding despite the fact that breast milk has been always recognized as the optimal nourishment method. While IFMs...
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A systematic review of occurrence and concentrations of selected phthalic acid esters in waste processing and management facilities: Challenges and the future research perspectives
2025
Municipal waste management and processing facilities produce various pollutants, including phthalic acid esters (PAEs), which are released into the environment depending on waste components, process...
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A comprehensive review on environmental and human health impacts of chemical pesticide usage
2025
This review critically examines the multifaceted impacts of chemical pesticides on environmental ecosystems and human health, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable pest management practices....
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Organophosphate esters in reservoir water from a metropolitan city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, China, and their ecological risk
2025
Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are emerging flame retardants widely used in products such as furniture, electronic equipment, construction, and plastics. It has been demonstrated that OPEs are harmful...
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Occurrence characteristics, source analysis and ecological risk of PFASs in different cultivated soil at an urban scale in Yangtze River Basin
2025
Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFASs) contaminates the arable soil through multiple paths, and poses a threat to both farmland ecosystems and human health. In this study, the potential sources...
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Microplastics comparison of indoor and outdoor air and ventilation rate effect in outskirts of the Seoul metropolitan city
2025
Microplastics in the air are becoming a concern, especially in indoor environments. Outdoor microplastics can travel from far spaces while indoor ones remain suspended and recirculate in the indoor...
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Bibliometric exploration of green synthesized silver nanoparticles for antibacterial activity
2025
The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) is a promising, sustainable approach that converts plant biomass into valuable biocompatible antibacterial agents, providing sustainable solutions...
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Assessing the effects of imidacloprid exposure on the microbiota of Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and gene expression
2025
Imidacloprid is a potent neonicotinoid insecticide that exerts control over cotton aphids. Binodoxys communis is the predominant parasitic threat to cotton aphids, serving as a crucial biological means...
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Photocatalytic efficacy of pyrite in the degradation of antiretroviral drugs: Biomphalaria glabrata as a bioindicator of toxic and genotoxic effects
2025
Population growth and the increase in the consumption of different pharmaceuticals combined with the insufficiency in the removal of these compounds by conventional treatments have contributed to the...
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Synthetic Microplastics in UK tap and bottled water; Implications for human exposure
2025
There is increasing concern for public health over inadvertent human exposure to MPs due to potential adverse health effects linked to MPs polymeric composition, toxic chemical additives, and/or harmful...
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Chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin combination disrupts sonic hedgehog signaling and associated regulatory molecules, leading to congenital eye defects in chick embryos
2025
Pesticides are reported to be teratogenic for non-target species. Our studies have unraveled the teratogenicity of 50 % Chlorpyrifos & 5 % Cypermethrin combination (Ci) in developing chick embryos....
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Antineoplastic drugs in healthcare settings: Occupational exposure and risk graduation
2025
Antineoplastic drugs (ADs) are hazardous medicinal products highlighted in the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021–2027. To minimize workers' chronic exposure in oncologic settings,...
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Impact of lead and nickel contamination on metabolic health: Associations with diabetes mellitus in a pakistani cohort
2025
Environmental exposure to heavy metals, particularly lead (Pb) and nickel (Ni), is implicated in chronic metabolic diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM). This cross-sectional study assessed the...
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“Copper-loaded microplastics unleash endoplasmic reticulum stress-driven liver apoptosis in fish Channa punctatus”
2025
The extensive use of plastics has led to significant microplastic pollution, posing threats to environmental and human health. Concerns are growing about the toxicity of microplastics (MPs) and their...
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Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: The role of ligninolytic enzymes and advances of biosensors for in-situ monitoring
2025
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives are common pollutants that require effective remediation techniques. PAH biodegradation using bacterial and fungal enzymes has gained popularity...
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Sewage sludge as soil amendment in arid soils - A trace metal, nutrient and trace organics perspective
2025
Sewage sludge management has emerged as a critical environmental challenge due to the large volumes generated globally. Valorization techniques, including energy production and agricultural applications,...
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Microplastics aggravate zinc deficiency-induced inhibition of physiological-biochemical characteristics in apple rootstock Malus hupehensis (Pamp.) Rehd seedlings
2025
Both microplastic (MP) pollution and zinc (Zn) deficiency have adverse effects on terrestrial plants. However, the combined effect of MPs and Zn deficiency on plant physiology remains unexplored. In...
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Comprehensive inventory of imports of electrical and electronic equipment and related plastics and POPs plastic additives into Nigeria in the past 32 years (1990–2022)
2025
The global management of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and related plastics, and the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) contained in it constitute a global challenge in particular for...
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