Atmospheric detection, prevalence, transmission, health and ecological consequences of antibiotic resistance genes and resistant bacteria: A comprehensive review
September 2025
Globally atmospheric transmission of antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) poses a serious challenge to human health and the environment. Thus, a comprehensive and...
Non-targeted screening and characterization of organic pollutants in wastewater from an industrial park in China
September 2025
Industrial parks are significant sources of complex water pollution, making it challenging to trace pollutant origins and ensure water quality. This study established a non-targeted screening workflow...
Occurrence and ecotoxicity of cosmetic ingredients in aquatic ecosystems: A narrative review
September 2025
Consumer demand for cosmetic products continues to rise which can pose an environmental risk as cosmetic ingredients can enter aquatic systems through wastewater discharge, consumer behaviors, inadequate...
The effect of tire microplastics on aerobic granular sludge performance
September 2025
Although tire microplastics (TMPs) constitute a substantial portion of microplastic entering wastewater treatment plants, there is a knowledge gap regarding the influence of TMPs on aerobic granular...
Occurrence, accumulation and potential toxicity of parent and halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in pooled serum of people in different age groups from four Chinese cities
September 2025
Halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HPAHs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined in human serum samples pooled by donor age (<20, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49 and ≥ 50 y). The...
Investigation and risk assessment of PCDDs, PCDFs, and dl-PCBs in Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) from the South Dongting lake area, China
September 2025
Dioxins are among the common persistent organic pollutants in crabs. To clarify the potential risk of dioxins pollution in Chinese mitten crab, eight types of samples were collected in the South Dongting...
Combined impacts of organophosphate pesticide and polyamide microplastics on growth, hematology, and immune responses in juvenile striped catfish (Pangasianodonhypophthalmus)
September 2025
Organophosphate pesticides and microplastics are two major threats to freshwater ecosystems. Individually, their impacts on aquatic animals are well established, but their combined effects remain poorly...
Influence of aging and colorants on environmental degradation of polyolefins
September 2025
Plastic litter breaks down into microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics over time, but their environmental lifespan remains largely unknown. Understanding the degradation of plastic litter in the environment...
Conjugation effects on antibiotic resistance genes at various salt Levels: Insights from single-factor and simulation study
September 2025
The dissemination mechanisms of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) under salinity fluctuations remain poorly understood, despite their critical implications for environmental resistance ecology. This...
Occurrence, bioaccumulation, and ecological risk assessment of contaminants of emerging concern using native and invasive species as biomonitors
September 2025
Traditionally, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) monitoring have focused on assessing their occurrence in abiotic compartments and in native fish species. The use of non-native species in environmental...
Polychlorinated naphthalenes in the serum of individuals with thyroid dysfunction and their potential mechanisms of impact on disease progression
September 2025
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) comprise 75 congeners, with varying concentrations and major congeners across different populations. Recent studies have found a relationship between PCNs and thyroid...
Assessing contamination and risk profiles of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances across various types of water in South Africa: trends over the past decade (2014–2024)
September 2025
This study investigates the occurrence, spatial distribution, and ecological and human health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in South African water systems over the period 2014–2024....
Distribution of legacy, precursor and emerging per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in environmental waters in South Africa and their potential health risk to the population
September 2025
We present a study of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water samples from 48 sites in 8 South African provinces. Twenty-six targeted PFASs were analysed using liquid chromatography-tandem...
Unveiling the presence of toxic transformation products and microfibers on end-of-life RO membranes
September 2025
Point-of-use (PoU) drinking water treatment systems using reverse osmosis (RO) are becoming increasingly popular. Over time, the membrane cartridges in these systems accumulate a concentrated layer...
Seasonal differences, source, and fate of antibiotics in a plain river network-informed watershed
September 2025
The source apportionment and ecological risk assessment of antibiotics in plain river network areas have become a research hotspot. In this study, the Changxing Plain River Network in the Taihu Lake...
Elucidation of chemicals of emerging concern in placenta by non-targeted and suspect screening approaches
September 2025
Over the past century, anthropic activities in industrialized countries have generated exposure to a vast array of environmental chemical families. Many of these may have harmful effects on human health,...
Exploring the influence of redox and temperature variations on the attenuation of pharmaceuticals in groundwater: Insights from parallel batch reactor experiments
September 2025
Pharmaceuticals are present in the environment from anthropogenic pollution sources, leading to groundwater contamination when reaching urban aquifers. Once in the subsurface, their fate depends on...
Salmon as an ecological pathway of contaminants into Alaskan food webs
September 2025
Salmon are important fish taxa for humans and animals in hemiboreal and subarctic ecosystems. The presence of trace elements and their bioaccumulation across a marine food web raises potential health...
Molecular response of Physarum melleum GZ381 to anatase TiO2 nanoparticles: Characteristic and application
September 2025
Environmental pollution caused by nano titanium dioxide (nTiO2) has become an increasingly pressing issue. Investigating environmental organisms capable of tolerating nTiO2 stress, along with their...
Anion-mediated pathways in organophosphate degradation in the Oconee River watershed in Georgia
September 2025
The degradation of organophosphate pesticides in aquatic ecosystems is influenced by various environmental factors. This study investigates the influence of nitrate, sulfate, and phosphate on the degradation...
Gadolinium exposure in Procambarus clarkii: tissue-specific bioaccumulation and oxidative stress responses
September 2025
Gadolinium (Gd), a rare earth element widely used in medical imaging and industry, is increasingly detected in aquatic environments. This study examines tissue-specific bioaccumulation and antioxidant...
Impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human Health: Emerging evidence and future directions
September 2025
Plastics are extensively used across industries, leading to microplastic (MPL) and nanoplastic (NPL) contamination in ecosystems. Exposure to these particles occurs primarily through ingestion, inhalation,...
Transformation pathways, detection, removal, and sustainable alternatives of 6PPD and its quinone derivative (6PPDQ): A comprehensive review
September 2025
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) is a widely used antioxidant and antiozonant in vehicle tires, commonly used to enhance rubber durability and performance. However, its environmental...
Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals hepatic lipid metabolism disruption in Japanese quail under polystyrene microplastics exposure
September 2025
Microplastics (MPs) become a global concern due to their impacts on human and wildlife health. In this study, we attempted to determine the hepatotoxic effects of MPs exposure on birds by using a laboratory...
Tackling per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances in the North African Environment: Slight progress amidst significant challenges
September 2025
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have attracted global attention due to their persistence, potential for bioaccumulation, and adverse effects on both human health and the environment. However,...