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...
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...
Microplastic-mediated enrichment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their toxic effects on coral symbionts: Evidence from oxidative stress and energy metabolic disturbance
2026
Microplastics (MPs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants prevalent in coral reef ecosystems. MPs may exacerbate PAH bioaccumulation and toxicity via a “Trojan...
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...
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...
Digestive enzyme-driven desorption of phenanthrene from microplastics in a simulated human gut
2026
Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous in aquatic environments and readily adsorb surrounding pollutants during transport. Upon ingestion, these pollutant-laden MPs may release their adsorbed contaminants...
Comparative algal toxicity assessment of a novel hydrophobic ionic liquid used in metal extraction processes
2026
The task-specific ionic liquid di-[trioctyl-(8-phenyloctyl)-phosphonium] pamoate, [TOPP]2[PAM], was designed as a highly hydrophobic substance for “greener” metal extraction. During metal extraction,...
Chlorine migration and transformation mechanism in organochlorine hazardous waste treated with alkaline alcohol system
2026
Chlorinated organic hazardous wastes (COWs) are highly toxic, chemically stable, and resistant to natural degradation, their environmental persistence and bioaccumulation pose serious threats to human...
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...
Neonicotinoid pesticides dinotefuran increase honeybee body temperature and accelerate honeybee (Apis mellifera) translocation of contaminants into hives to enhance ecotoxicity risk
2026
Neonicotinoid pesticides are strongly believed to exhibit a higher risk of ecotoxicity to honeybee populations. However, the underlying reasons have not been clarified. Our research indicates that neonicotinoid...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Emerging contaminants in the Yiwu River adjacent to China's leading international trade hub: Occurrence, ecological risk assessment and influencing factors
2026
Urbanization, characterized by high population density and industrial diversity, accelerates the release of emerging contaminants (ECs) into aquatic environments. However, the impacts of urbanization...
Development of multifunctional Fe3O4@SiO₂@Ag@Ag2O nanocomposite for paraben detection and Pseudo-Fenton catalytic degradation
2026
Multifunctional Fe3O4@SiO2@Ag@Ag2ONCs was synthesized for its dual ability as a colorimetric sensor for detection and Fenton-like catalytic degradation of parabens. The biosynthesis of Ag@Ag2ONCs performed...
Assessing the health risks of environmentally relevant concentrations of fluoride and phenanthrene: Neurobehavioral toxicity induced in zebrafish through disruption of the microbiome-gut-brain axis and suppression of Wnt/β-catenin signalling
2026
Chronic exposure to fluoride and phenanthrene is recognized as a significant risk factor for neurobehavioral toxicity, and the gut-brain axis has been identified as a key mechanism in the development...
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) reveal triphenyl phosphate (TPP) disrupts lipid metabolism in estuarine fish via PPARγ activation: A concentration-dependent transcriptomic and molecular docking study
2026
There is an urgent need for a more efficient and ethical approach to chemical toxicity assessment. The emergence of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) based on fish embryos transcriptomics provides a...