Vanadium in agroecosystems: Toxicity across the soil-microbe-plant-human continuum
2026
Vanadium (V) is a key element for multiple industrial applications due to its exceptional physicochemical properties. Nevertheless, the extensive utilization of V has raised significant environmental...
Effects of exposure route and surface coating on the bioaccumulation of CdTe quantum dots in fish. Considerations for testing nanomaterials following OECD Test guideline No. 305
2026
To identify nanomaterials of potential environmental concern and to support risk assessment for regulatory purposes bioaccumulation testing is required. However, further guidance is needed when applying...
Urinary synthetic phenolic antioxidants exposure and plasma microRNA signatures: A profile and functional analysis in a Chinese population-based study
2026
Synthetic phenolic antioxidants (SPAs), recognized as contaminants of emerging concern, have been implicated in potential adverse health outcomes. Nevertheless, their epigenetic effects, particularly...
Dispersed black carbon mediates intergenerational BDE-47 toxicity in zebrafish by regulating steroidogenesis: Attenuated parental toxicity with exacerbated offspring impairment
2026
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a class of long-lasting, high-risk contaminants in aquatic environments, and their toxicity is modulated by fluctuations in environmental factors. Dispersed...
A semi-enclosed bay as a pharmaceutical hotspot and an open strait as a regional reservoir: Contrasting pharmaceuticals and antibiotic resistance
2026
Pharmaceuticals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are increasingly recognized as emerging pollutants in coastal ecosystems, yet their contrasting behaviors in open straits versus semi-enclosed...
Insight into catalytic performance of chlorobenzene over phosphate-modified MnCeOx catalysts and suppression mechanism of polychlorinated byproducts
2026
Efficient catalytic oxidation of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs) with minimal polychlorinated byproducts remains challenging, and the positive effect of water vapor could facilitate it....
Impacts of urban runoff pollutants on biofilm communities
2026
Urban runoff transports a wide array of inorganic and organic materials, such as organic matter, salt, dust, plastics and a high diversity of pollutants, which may harm freshwater ecosystems, especially...
The differential cardiotoxicity effects and molecular mechanisms induced by two emerging organophosphorus flame retardants (EHDPP and DPHP) with similar parent structures in zebrafish
2026
Herein, we systematically compared the cardiotoxicity effects of two structurally similar organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs; EHDPP and its major metabolite DPHP) using zebrafishi as a model organism....
Dual benefits of rotation crops: Root nematode suppression and pesticide remediation through biosolarization
2026
The dual use of rotation crops for suppressing Meloidogyne incognita (M. incognita) and their residues as organic matter amendments for pesticide remediation via biosolarization was investigated. Four...
Polystyrene microplastics modulation of hexavalent chromium toxicity in quails: transcriptomic and toxicological insights
2026
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a globally recognized carcinogen that can lead to kidney toxicity. Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a serious environmental problem. The presence of Cr(VI) and MPs in...
Assessment of sustainable development based on source apportionment of hazardous elements and cost-effectiveness analysis in a watershed hosting two world-class industrial clusters
2026
Industrial agglomeration in watersheds poses a significant challenge for accurately identifying pollution sources and effective environmental management. This study focused on a representative watershed...
Early-pregnancy exposure to persistent organic pollutants and bile acid alterations in relation to gestational glucose–lipid homeostasis
2026
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are globally distributed, bioaccumulative chemicals that are increasingly implicated as environmental contributors to metabolic toxicity; however, the mechanistic...
Multimedia distribution and ecological risks of bisphenol a in the Arctic Ocean: Insights from the east Siberian and Chukchi seas
2026
Bisphenol A (BPA), a widely used chemical and known endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), has estrogen activity and the ability to migrate over long distances, which could pose a potential threat to...
Life cycle benzophenone 1 exposure induces anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in zebrafish via endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated dopaminergic system dysfunction
2026
Environmental exposure to benzophenones (BPs) has emerged as a potential risk factor for the comorbidity of anxiety and depression. Among them, BP1 has attracted increasing attention due to its potential...
Interactions between regenerative strategies and edaphic, climatic and topographic factors mediate mitigation or exacerbation of soil and crop toxicity in global cadmium contaminated lands
2026
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in agroecosystems is a global concern, due to its negative influence on soil health and crop performance. Regenerative strategies have been widely recognised as vital to improve...
From molecules to outcome: A network toxicology analysis and adverse outcome pathway for 6-PPDQ-induced metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
2026
6-PPDQ readily accumulates in the liver, disrupting hepatic glucose and lipid homeostasis and precipitating liver injury. Whether it can also trigger the chronic metabolic disease metabolic dysfunction-associated...
PFAS bioaccumulation in food crops: Structure-informed machine learning and mechanistic evidence for priority control
2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), as globally emerging persistent organic pollutants, pose severe threats to agroecosystems due to their ubiquity and bioaccumulation potential. In this study,...
Weathering-modulated gut-liver toxicity of tire wear particles in zebrafish: Source-specific effects and multi-omics insights
2026
Tire wear particles (TWPs) are pervasive microplastic pollutants whose hazard varies with environmental weathering and emission source. Here, we investigated how water leaching modifies the physicochemical...
From mothers to offspring: Polystyrene nanoplastics create a hidden toxic legacy via mitochondrial dysfunction
2026
Plastic pollution has become a global concern, with nanoplastics (NPs) threatening aquatic ecosystems through their persistence, mobility, and biological effects. Although the ecological risks are increasingly...
Polymer-specific toxicity of microplastics to Microcystis aeruginosa: Growth inhibition, physiological responses, and molecular mechanisms
2026
Microplastics (MPs), as emerging contaminants, are increasingly prevalent in the environment, posing significant threats to ecosystems and human health. However, the ecological risks associated with...
Lipid dysregulation as a mediator of genotoxicity from benzene, toluene, and xylene co-exposure: Insights from a longitudinal study of petrochemical workers and network toxicology analysis
2026
Benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) are pervasive in industrial settings. However, how their shared lipophilicity and lipid dysregulation synergistically contribute to genotoxicity at low dose exposures...
Trophodynamic and its contributing factors of organophosphate tri-esters and di-esters in a typical terrestrial food chain from the Tibetan Plateau
2026
The understanding of organophosphate ester (OPE) trophic transfer in terrestrial food chains remains limited. In present study, sixteen tri-OPEs and ten di-OPEs in soil, plant, plateau pika, and eagle...
Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals mechanistic insights into the combined toxicity of copper and tebuconazole at environmentally relevant concentrations in Opsariichthys bidens
2026
Freshwater organisms are routinely exposed to complex mixtures of pollutants, yet current risk assessments largely fail to account for their combined effects. Here, a comprehensive approach was employed...
Rethinking plastics through microbial biodegradation and circular economy innovation – A review
2026
The global plastic crisis has evolved into a complex socio-environmental emergency, driven by unsustainable production patterns, weak waste management infrastructure, and the ecological persistence...
Human dermal exposure to tetrabromobisphenol A and hexabromocyclododecanes in hand wipes: Effects of population, gender, and haze pollution
2026
Dermal exposure to tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDDs) in humans remains insufficiently characterized. To address this gap, hand wipe samples were collected from individuals...