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...
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...
Complex co-contaminant responses of Chlorella sp. and its phycosphere microbiota under co-exposure to PET microfibers and oxytetracycline
2026
Microplastics (MPs) and antibiotics co-occur in aquatic environments, yet their joint ecological effects remain poorly understood. We examined polyethylene terephthalate microplastic fibers (PET-MFs)...
Tyre-derived ecotoxicity: Differentiating the effects from particles and chemical leachates on the blue mussel Mytilus edulis
2026
Tyre particles contain complex chemical additives that can leach out into the aquatic environment, posing potential risks to marine organisms. Despite growing evidence of adverse effects, the relative...
Endophytic bacteria and fungi from atmospheric mercury bioindicator Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss) alleviate mercury stress and promote plant growth
2026
Gaseous elemental mercury (Hg0) poses significant risks to ecosystems due to its high volatility and bioavailability. However, it remains largely unknown how the endophytes of Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish...
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...
Chlorpyrifos cardiotoxic responses may be mediated by phagocytic activation in larval zebrafish
2026
Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide, is used throughout the world, with frequent detections being reported in both surface and ground water. The neurotoxic effects of chlorpyrifos have been...
Neurotoxicity of typical liquid crystal monomers in zebrafish: Disruption of neurotransmitter pathways and underlying mechanisms
2026
The neurotoxicological risks associated with liquid crystal monomers (LCMs), widely used in display technologies, have raised significant ecological and health concerns, yet they remain insufficiently...
Childhood exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in educational environments: Arising from stationery and implications for health
2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in consumer manufacturing, but their occurrence in stationery products and the associated exposure risk to children in educational environments...