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Trace elements fingerprint of feathers differs between breeding and non-breeding areas in an Afro-Palearctic migratory bird, the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Trace elements are widespread contaminants that can potentially threaten ecosystems and human health. Considering their distribution and toxicity,...
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High-expression and characterization of a novel serine protease from Ornithinibacillus caprae L9T with eco-friendly applications
In the current work, a novel thermophilic serine protease gene (P3862) from Ornithinibacillus caprae L9 T was functionally expressed in Bacillus...
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Selection of tawny owl (Strix aluco) flight feather shaft for biomonitoring As, Cd and Pb pollution
In this study, we determined the concentrations of As, Cd and Pb in the shaft of all primary flight feathers from ten tawny owl ( Strix aluco )...
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Great-tailed Grackles (Quiscalus mexicanus) as Biomonitors of Atmospheric Heavy Metal Pollution in Urban Areas of Monterrey, Mexico
Heavy metals exposure has been linked to severe health problems. In Mexico, the Monterrey metropolitan area (MMA) is considered one of the most...
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Global mercury concentrations in biota: their use as a basis for a global biomonitoring framework
An important provision of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the adopted measures and its...
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Measurement of metal concentrations in feathers of bird-vehicle collisions, Sabzevar, Iran
The purpose of the present study is to compare the concentrations of lead, copper, and zinc in feathers of birds struck in collisions with vehicles....
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Historical patterns in mercury exposure for North American songbirds
Methylmercury (MeHg) is a global environmental contaminant that poses significant risks to the health of humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. Assessing...
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Biomimetic flow control techniques for aerospace applications: a comprehensive review
Bio-inspired designs have been serving as a great inspiration for Aerodynamists for the past several decades. The biological features of each species...
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Chicken feathers: a treasure cove of useful metabolites and value-added products
The poultry industry is one of the major revenue generating industries around the world. This industry generates a lot of wastes including huge...
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Socio-anthropology of traditional wildlife exploitation mechanisms among the Turumbu people, DRC: What are the challenges for biodiversity conservation?
There is no doubt about the role of wildlife in food security and maintaining ecosystem balance. The effects of formal hunting rules on wildlife...
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Environmental risks and the potential benefits of nanopesticides: a review
With the escalating food demand of the ever-increasing global population and the rapid development of nanotechnology, nanopesticides are being...
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Avian feathers as a biomonitoring tool to assess heavy metal pollution in a wildlife and bird sanctuary from a tropical coastal ecosystem
In this study, we have assessed the concentrations of four heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb) in the feathers of 11 species of birds from the Point...
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Utilization of Waste Animal Fat for Sustainable Biodiesel Production
Rising demand of diesel fuel of this high-traffic world compels us to produce more and more fuel which is not eco-friendly practice, so another way...
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High Levels of Heavy Metals detected in Feathers of an Avian Scavenger Warn of a High Pollution Risk in the Atacama Desert (Chile)
The Atacama Desert represents the highest levels of mining exploitation in Chile, which inexorably results in high levels of pollution. Raptors, and...
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First assessment of persistent organic pollutants in the Greater rhea (Rhea americana), a near-threatened flightless herbivorous bird of the Pampas grasslands
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are still globally distributed and can exert different effects on ecosystems. Little is known about the...
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Exploring the Phytoremediation Potential of Macrophytes for Treating Sewage Effluent Through Constructed Wetland Technology (CWT) for Sustainable Agriculture
Sewage generation in India accounts for 61,754 million liters per day (MLD) in urban areas, where 22,963 MLD is treated and 38791MLD remains...
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Structural evolution of China’s intersectoral embodied carbon emission flow network
Mount of embodied carbon emissions flow along industrial chains and form a complex network. In order to reveal the structure and evolution...
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Combined technologies for the remediation of soils contaminated by organic pollutants. A review
Organic-contaminated soils are a major health issue because pollutants can be transferred to waters, air, and living organisms. Many remediation...
