Ecotoxicological effects of maize-mediated cadmium stress on the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda): Gut cell ultrastructure, microbiome and transcriptome
2025
Plants employ elemental defense and organic defenses against herbivores under heavy metal stress. While the dose-dependent effects of metal accumulation on herbivore performance are well documented,...
Rinsing tea reduces the health risk of neonicotinoids in the tea infusion
2025
Neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) are used extensively in agriculture because of its excellent insecticidal efficacy, yet its high-water solubility makes it susceptible to residues in water-based...
Insights into the effects of environmental contaminations on olfactory toxicity in fish: A latest review
2025
Fish olfaction is one of the most important senses for sensing information about the surrounding environment. Pollutants in aquatic ecosystems can induce olfactory toxicity and behavioral disturbances...
Foliar Fe2O3 nanoparticles enhance cadmium tolerance in Amaranthus hypochondriacus by modulating cell wall immobilization and antioxidant defenses
2025
The integration of nanotechnology with high biomass plants offers a sustainable strategy for rehabilitating cadmium (Cd)-contaminated lands. However, the potential of iron-based nanoparticles (Fe-NPs)...
Understanding the influence of biota in the transfer of different sized microplastics between environmental compartments of marine ecosystem
2025
In addition to the microplastics (MPs) physical properties and the environmental hydrodynamic processes, the MP transport and distribution among the different marine environmental compartments is strongly...
Perfluorooctanoic acid accumulation in honeybee tissues and its impact on the immune system and gut microbiota
2025
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is not only a pressing environmental concern in oceans, but also in terrestrial ecosystems. However, little is known about its potential impacts on pollinators. Here, we...
Micro/nanoplastics in aquatic ecosystems: Analytical challenges, ecological impacts, and mitigation strategies
2025
Micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as a pervasive environmental threat to aquatic ecosystems, with documented impacts spanning molecular to ecosystem levels. This review critically evaluates three...
Ecotoxicological implications of agricultural ecosystem sedimentary arsenic exposure in benthic organisms: A case study on apple snail
2025
Arsenic (As), a metalloid widely distributed in the environment, remains underexplored regarding its ecotoxicological effects on benthic organisms, especially those exposed to agricultural ecosystem...
Biotechnological and multiomics strategies for understanding and controlling cadmium stress in wheat
2025
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in agricultural soils, largely resulting from anthropogenic activities such as industrial discharge, mining, and excessive use of phosphate fertilizers, poses a severe threat...
Substrate modulation induced dual modification of ZnIn2S4-based photoelectrode for enhanced photoelectrocatalytic degradation and reduced the toxicity of ranitidine
2025
Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) technology offers an effective means of eliminating pharmaceutical pollutants from water. However, the current methods for high-performance photoelectrode preparation still...
Mechanisms of three typical endocrine-disrupting chemicals causing myocardial infarction: Gene-level computational modeling
2025
Endocrine disruptors chemicals (EDCs), as environmental pollutants, have been recognized as potential risk factors for myocardial infarction (MI), but the specific mechanism of action is still unclear....
Flexible Au tape-based SERS sensor for atmospheric microplastic detection
2025
The analysis of microplastics is important due to their widespread presence and potential health impacts. While most research has focused on investigating microplastics in aqueous environments, real-time...
Volatile organic compound and metal/metalloid exposure associated with adverse child growth in electronic waste recycling area: Mediating role of urinary metabolomics
2025
The impact of volatile organic compound (VOC) and metal/metalloid exposure on child growth remains inadequately characterized in electronic waste recycling settings, with underlying toxic mechanisms...
Multitarget network toxicology and molecular docking analysis of mycotoxin- and fungicide-induced exogenous diseases
2025
With increasing public concern over environmental safety and food safety, methods to reduce the risks of certain compounds while avoiding an increase in the risks posed by other compounds have become...
A species sensitivity distribution approach based on enzymatic, microbial activity and functional indicators for assessing 2,4,6-tribromophenol toxicity in soil
2025
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP), a representative bromophenol, has raised significant environmental concerns due to its high biotoxicity. However, limited research has focused on evaluating its hazards in...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, biological aging, and antioxidant diet associations with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: Mechanistic pathways and precision prevention strategies
2025
Current polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) risk assessments focusing on isolated cardiometabolic endpoints may overlook compounded morbidity burdens, and the potential role of biological aging and...
From gonads to generations: Mechanistic insights into reproductive disruption by polystyrene nanoplastics and co-contaminants in fish
2025
Nanoplastics (NPs), particularly polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs), are emerging contaminants of growing concern in aquatic ecosystems due to their pervasive presence and potential to impair reproductive...
Interlayer-expanded LDH@biochar nanoreactors via sodium citrate mediation: Unlocking hidden active sites for persulfate-driven imidacloprid removal
2025
The widespread usage of imidacloprid (IMI) has led to its frequent detection in aquatic environments, posing significant risks to ecosystems and human health. To address this issue, we developed a sodium...
Short-, medium- and long-chain chlorinated paraffins from indoor/outdoor air in Guanzhong Plain, China: Characteristics, distribution and human exposure risks
2025
Research on the environment of long chain chlorinated paraffins (LCCPs) in the fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and gas phase is still scarce, particularly in indoors. It limits the comprehensive investigation...
Synergistic effects of Mg and Fe-modified bimetallic biochar for immobilization of As and Cd in agricultural soils
2025
Arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) are persistent heavy metals commonly found in agricultural environments, where they pose a serious risk due to their high potential for bioaccumulation in the food chain....
6-PPD quinone at environmentally relevant concentrations disrupts citric acid cycle in Caenorhabditis elegans: Role of reduction in acetyl CoA and pyruvate contents
2025
The 6-PPD quinone (6-PPDQ) is derived from 6-PPD, an antioxidant added in tires. Citric acid cycle plays a pivotal role in biochemical metabolisms. In Caenorhabditis elegans, we examined effect of 6-PPDQ...
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) induces adipose-derived ADMSC senescence via oxidative stress pathway
2025
Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (ADMSCs) are crucial for tissue repair, immune modulation, and regenerative medicine. However, environmental pollutants, such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),...
Assessment on acute and multigenerational toxicity of 1,3-diphenylguanidine (DPG) on freshwater water fleas (Moina macrocopa): Developmental, reproductive and oxidative stress effects
2025
Tire particles leach 1,3-diphenylguanidine (DPG) into aquatic environments, raising concern about the chemical, and ecological impact. This study investigated the acute and multigenerational chronic...
Leaching risk of sulfadiazine in soil: Regulatory role of low-molecular-weight organic acids associated with root exudates
2025
Low-molecular-weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are known to influence the environmental behaviors of various pollutants. However, their impact on sulfadiazine (SDZ), a widely detected antibiotic in farmland...
The association between cruciferous vegetable consumption and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid bioaccumulation: A cross-sectional analysis of the US population and cross-country randomized clinical trial validation
2025
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) poses significant health risks from bioaccumulation in humans. Effective strategies for removing bioaccumulated PFOS are limited. This study systematically investigated...