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Transcriptional responses of fluxapyroxad-induced dysfunctional heart in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos
Fluxapyroxad (FLU) is a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicide used in controlling crop diseases. Potential toxicity to aquatic organisms...
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Effects of atorvastatin on the Sirtuin/PXR signaling pathway in Mugilogobius chulae
Atorvastatin (ATV) is a hypolipidemic drug widely detected in the aquatic environment. Nevertheless, limited information is provided about the toxic...
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Involvement of Abscisic Acid and Jasmonic Acid Biosynthesis-related Genes in Cucurbita pepo L. Tolerance to Trace Metal Stress
Trace metal induced stress is an abiotic factor that limits crop yield, having the additional hazard of their accumulation along trophic chain. This...
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A novel identified circ-ANKHD1 targets the miR-27a-3p/SFRP1 signaling pathway and modulates the apoptosis of granulosa cells
The specific expression profile and function of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in mammalian ovarian follicles, especially during the atresia process, are...
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Mitigation of Cd toxicity by Mn in young plants of cacao, evaluated by the proteomic profiles of leaves and roots
Cd is a non-essential metal and highly toxic to plants, animals and humans, even at very low concentrations. Cd has been found in cocoa beans and in...
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Effect of arsenite on the proteome of earthworms Eisenia fetida
Arsenic (As) is broadly distributed due to natural and anthropogenic sources, and it is toxic to organisms. This study aimed to investigate the...
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Endosulfan affects embryonic development synergistically under elevated ambient temperature
In the present study, we determined the developmental toxicity of endosulfan at an elevated ambient temperature using the zebrafish animal model....
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The reproductive effects of the cancer chemotherapy agent, Carmofur, on Daphnia magna are mediated by its metabolite, 5-Fluorouracil
Carmofur is an antineoplastic agent that inhibits ceramidase, a key enzyme in the sphingolipid pathway. Previous research suggests carmofur represses...
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Nodulation in the absence of nod genes induction: alternative mechanisms involved in the symbiotic interaction between Cupriavidus sp. UYMMa02A and Mimosa pudica
Cupriavidus sp. UYMMa02A is a beta-rhizobia strain of the Cupriavidus genus, isolated from nodules of Mimosa magentea in Uruguay. This strain can...
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Uptake, accumulation, toxicity, and interaction of metallic-based nanoparticles with plants: current challenges and future perspectives
The rapid development of industrialization is causing several fundamental problems in plants due to the interaction between plants and soil...
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A People’s Liberation in South Africa
I was asked to return to South Africa, in April 2004 to help with the national elections because The African National Congress (ANC) had reliable...
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Different inhibitory mechanisms of chlortetracycline and enrofloxacin on mesophilic anaerobic degradation of propionate
In anaerobic digestion, propionate is a key intermediate whose degradation is thermodynamically challenging and accumulation is detrimental to the...
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Nano-sized natural organic matter interacts with bisphenol A and decreases cytotoxicity to human cells
While the toxicity of pollutants has been rather well explored in simple laboratory conditions, there is little knowledge on their real toxicity in...
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Therapeutic effect of gossypetin against paraquat-induced testicular damage in male rats: a histological and biochemical study
Paraquat (PQ) is an organic compound, which is commonly used as a herbicide in the agriculture sector, and it is also known to stimulate critical...
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Food Waste Management and Nutrient Recycling in a Sustainable Way—A Review
As the world's population continues to rise, food waste (FW) and accumulation are becoming a big concern all around the world. Food waste is growing...
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Anti-barnacle biofouling coatings for the protection of marine vessels: synthesis and progress
Marine biofouling has gnawed both mobile and non-mobile marine structures since time immemorial, leading to the deterioration of designed operational...
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Saints, Witches and Poets: Nature and Religion in the Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, humans developed a stronger impression of control over nature, but it was largely influenced by religion. Nature seemed ambiguous...
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Exogenous proline activated an integrated response of NER and HR pathways to reduce DNA damage in rice seedlings under chromium stress
The DNA damage induced by hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] pollutant causes a genotoxic effect on rice seedlings. Hereby, we examined the effects of...
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Spread of plasmids carrying antibiotic resistance genes in soil-lettuce-snail food chain
Fertilization can change the composition of antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs) and their host bacteria in agricultural fields, while complex microbial...
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Sodium arsenite-mediated upregulation of circDHX34 promotes apoptosis in hormone-independent breast cancer cells by regulating apoptotic genes
Arsenic and the compounds thereof can be carcinogens or therapeutic agents for different cancer types. However, for breast cancer (BC), studies have...
