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Antimicrobial resistance and antagonistic features of bivalve-associated Vibrio parahaemolyticus from the south-west coast of India
Vibrio parahaemolyticus , a potent human and aquatic pathogen, is usually found in estuaries and oceans. Human illness is associated with consuming...
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Identification of epigenetic modifications mediating the antagonistic effect of selenium against cadmium-induced breast carcinogenesis
The antagonistic effect of selenium (Se) against cadmium (Cd)-induced breast carcinogenesis was reported, but underlying mechanisms were unclear. The...
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Antagonistic effect of selenium on programmed necrosis of testicular Leydig cells caused by cadmium through endoplasmic reticulum stress in chicken
Cadmium (Cd) is a widely distributed environmental contaminant that is highly toxic to animals and humans. However, detailed reports on Cd-induced...
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Alterations in the Expression of Antioxidant Enzyme Genes in Response to Pesticide Exposure During Embryonic Development in the Native Reptile Species Caiman latirostris
The aim of this study was to quantify the expression levels of Catalase ( cat ) and copper, zinc Superoxide dismutase (Cu, Zn- sod ) genes involved in...
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Dynamics of physicochemical properties, microbial composition, and antibiotic and antibiotic resistance genes during chicken manure composting with strain T4
PurposeCo-composting of chicken manure and edible mushroom residue inoculated with oxytetracycline-degrading strain T4 was conducted to reduce the...
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Spatial distribution characteristics of denitrification functional genes and the environmental drivers in Liaohe estuary wetland
Genes nirS , nirK , and nosZ are specific for the denitrification process, which is associated with greenhouse gas N 2 O emission. The abundances and...
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Distribution and relationship of antibiotics, heavy metals and resistance genes in the upstream of Hanjiang River Basin in Shiyan, China
The upstream basin of Hanjiang River is an important water source for the middle route of China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The quality...
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Spatial distribution, pollution characteristics, and health risks of antibiotic resistance genes in China: a review
With the extensive production and use of antibiotics for medicinal and veterinary purposes, antibiotics and genes that code for antibiotic resistance...
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Chemical attributes, bacterial community, and antibiotic resistance genes are affected by intensive use of soil in agro-ecosystems of the Atlantic Forest, Southeastern Brazil
Soil is one of the largest reservoirs of microbial diversity in nature. Although soil management is vital for agricultural purposes, intensive...
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Se Ameliorates Cd Toxicity in Oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) Seedlings by Inhibiting Cd Transporter Genes and Maintaining root Plasma Membrane Integrity
Se (Selenium) has been reported to be an important protective agent to decreases Cd (Cadmium) induced toxic in plants. However, it remains unclear...
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Application of oyster shell powder reduces cadmium accumulation by inhibiting the expression of genes responsible for cadmium uptake and translocation in rice
The application of waste oyster shell in agriculture is of extensive concern due to its benefits on improving yields and inhibiting cadmium (Cd)...
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Vitamin D receptor antagonist activity in wastewater effluents—potential for endocrine disruption
BackgroundEndocrine disrupting chemicals have been identified for a number of human endocrine systems, but there are no reports on vitamin...
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Effects of Environmental Heavy Metal Interactions on Renal Impairment: Epidemiological Evidence from Rural Northeastern China
Chronic kidney disease, common in older individuals, causes a considerable disease burden worldwide. Although heavy metal exposure is associated with...
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Knowledge Gained from Co-exposure Studies of Nanomaterials and Chemicals
With the rapid development of nanotechnology, engineered nanomaterials have been extensively produced and used in diverse fields, resulting in an...
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Multiple stressor effects of insecticide exposure and increased fine sediment deposition on the gene expression profiles of two freshwater invertebrate species
BackgroundFreshwater ecosystem degradation and biodiversity decline are strongly associated with intensive agricultural practices. Simultaneously...
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Development of a highly tolerant bacterial consortium for asphaltene biodegradation in soils
Asphaltenes are the most polar and heavy fraction of petroleum, and their complex structure and toxicity make them resistant to biodegradation. The...
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BDE-47-induced damage prevented by melatonin in grass carp hepatocytes (L8824)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are toxic to organisms with melatonin (MT) providing protection for tissues and cells against these. This...
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Biodegradable microplastics interaction with pollutants and their potential toxicity for aquatic biota: a review
The global plastic production has steadily increased from 1.7 million tons in 1950 to over 400 million tons in 2022, with about 60% of plastic...
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Constructed wetlands for the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) from wastewater: origin, impacts, treatment methods, and SWOT analysis
The continuous exposure to pharmaceuticals and personal care products can lead to a series of individual antagonistic and synergistic effects and...
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The electron transport mechanism of downflow Leersia hexandra Swartz constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell when used to treat Cr(VI) and p-chlorophenol
Constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells are used to treat heavy metal and/or refractory organic wastewater. However, the electron transport...
