Genetic polymorphism of CYP1A1 and CYP2D6 in populations of Buryats, Teleuts and Russians of Eastern Siberia by L. E. Tabikhanova, L. P. Osipova, T. V. Churkina, E. N. Voronina, M. L. Filipenko

“…A high-frequency occurrence of CYP1A1*2C (2455G) among Buryats and Teleuts may be indicative of a higher population-wide risk of diseases influenced by technogenic pollutants – substrates of CYP1A1. The CYP2D6*3 (2549del) allele was not detected in cohorts of indigenous populations, among Russians it was 0.4 %, and it was 2.7 % among Métis. …”
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Impacts of tropical climate on outdoor treatment of anaerobically digested sanitary wastewater using native microalgae by Gabriela Santos Cardozo, Graziele Ruas, Fabiana Alves Fiore, Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro Silva

“…Microalgal technologies interact with other processes, enabling treatment systems to remove nutrients and pollutants while facilitating the reuse of final effluents. …”
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Mechanistic study on the mitigation of cadmium accumulation in Ligusticum sinense cv. Chuanxiong through plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria Arthrobacter sp. CX-2 by Shu-qi Niu, Ting Li, Lin Liu, Xiu-wen Bao, Xing-mao Yang, Hao-ran Song, Yang Li, Jing Bai, Li-ying He, Qing-he Wang, Si-jing Liu, Jin-lin Guo

“…However, the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in L. Chuanxiong and Cd pollution in its genuine producing areas have resulted in significant concerns about excessive Cd levels in these medicinal materials. …”
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Cadmium and polyvinyl chloride microplastics induce mitochondrial damage and apoptosis under oxidative stress in duck kidney by Hui Zou, Jie Song, Xianzu Luo, Waseem Ali, Sifan Li, Ling Xiong, Yan Chen, Yan Yuan, Yonggang Ma, Xishuai Tong, Zongping Liu

“…Polyvinyl chloride microplastics (PVC-MPs) and Cadmium (Cd) are widely occurring water pollutants that interact with each other to exert toxic effects. …”
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Spatiotemporal characteristics of macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups and biological assessment of water quality in the Hulan River Basin by Peilun Li, Shuhan Xiong, Jiacheng Liu, Xiangsheng Meng, Anqi Wang, Chunfeng Wang, Yanshen Zhang, Jilong Wang

“…This study demonstrates that macroinvertebrate FFGs are highly sensitive to human activities and agricultural pollution in the midstream and downstream areas of the Hulan River Basin. …”
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Distribution Pattern of Cadmium in the Profile of Shallow Fissure Soil and Its Influencing Factors in Karst Areas with High Geological Background by FAN Pingping, CHEN Jia, ZHANG Feng, NIU Yong, FANG Nufang, WU Zeyan, CAI Huayin

“…[Objective] To study the vertical distribution pattern of cadmium (Cd) in shallow karst fissure soil, analyze the impacts of various factors on the distribution of Cd in fissures, and provide a scientific basis for future research on the distribution pattern of Cd in underground fissure soil and the prevention and control of Cd pollution. [Methods] Taking the small watershed of Baobao Mountain in Weining County, a region with a typical high geological background in the northwest of Guizhou, as the research object, the total Cd concentration and speciation of Cd in shallow fissure soil, along with five soil property indicators such as pH value, organic matter content, cation exchange capacity (CEC), particle size, and aggregate were systematically analyzed. …”
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Coupling genome-wide continuous perturbation with biosensor screening reveals the potential targets in yeast isopentanol synthesis network by Qi Xiao, Jingjing Shi, Lixian Wang, Guoping Zhao, Yanfei Zhang

“…The increasing consumption of fossil fuels is contributing to global resource depletion and environmental pollution. Branched-chain higher alcohols, such as isopentanol and isobutanol, have attracted significant attention as next-generation biofuels. …”
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Are there Risks from Nanocomposite Restoration Grinding for Dentists? by Daniela Pelclova, Pavel Bradna, Lucie Lischkova, Vladimir Zdimal, Ludmila Maskova, Pavlina Klusackova, Viktoriia Kolesnikova, Jakub Ondracek, Jaroslav Schwarz, Miroslav Pohanka, Tomas Navratil, Stepanka Vlckova, Zdenka Fenclova, Jana Duskova, Andrea Rossnerova, Adela Roubickova

“…No correlation of any biomarker measured with individual exposure was found, however, several correlations with interfering factors (age, body mass index, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and environmental pollution parameters) were seen. Conclusions: This study, using oxidative stress biomarker and antioxidant capacity biomarkers in biological fluids of volunteers during the grinding of dental nanocomposites did not prove a negative effect of this intense short-term exposure. …”
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Synergistic effects of allantoin and Achyranthes japonica-biochar profoundly alleviate lead toxicity during barley growth by Ghulam Murtaza, Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan, Muhammad Usman, Gang Deng, Zeeshan Ahmed, Javed Iqbal, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Humaira Rizwana, Basharat Ali, Rashid Iqbal, Maximilian Lackner

“…Lead (Pb), a toxic metal, causes severe health hazards to both humans and plants due to environmental pollution. Biochar addition has been efficiently utilized to enhance growth of plants as well as yield in the presence of Pb-induced stress. …”
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Development of a transportable High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph with Ultraviolet detection and a method for the rapid analysis of 13 carbonyl compounds hydrazones by Audrey Grandjean, Anaïs Becker, Mathilde Mascles, Franck Amiet, Jean-Philippe Amiet, Damien Bazin, Stéphane Le Calvé

“…In environments with elevated air pollution, highly reactive aldehydes pose significant health concerns. …”
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P(AN-co-MMA) nanofiber membrane decorated with greenly synthesized nanoparticles for heavy metal removal: a competitive study by Abeer Syed, Enshirah Da’na, Amel Taha, Mohamed R El-Aassar, Adnan M Aldughaish

“…The presented eco-friendly nanocomposite presents a promising, efficient, and selective adsorbent for heavy metal removal from wastewater to address water pollution.…”
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Model Evaluation and Uncertainty Analysis of PM2.5 Components over Pearl River Delta Region Using Monte Carlo Simulations by Qian Wu, Xiao Tang, Lei Kong, Zirui Liu, Duohong Chen, Miaomiao Lu, Huangjian Wu, Jin Shen, Lin Wu, Xiaole Pan, Jie Li, Jiang Zhu, Zifa Wang

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Sub-surface flow constructed wetland for the treatment of sewage generated in a municipal park by A.M. Vazquez, A. Samudio-Oggero, H.D. Nakayama, I. Cantero-García

“…Despite being one of the most representative ecological reserves in the country, annual waterquality reports indicate the presence of a high content of pollutants; mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, andfecalcolifoirs, among others. …”
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Time-Series Forecasting of PM_2.5 and PM₁₀ Concentrations Based on the Integration of Surveillance Images by Yong Wu, Xiaochu Wang, Meizhen Wang, Xuejun Liu, Sifeng Zhu

“…Accurate and timely air quality forecasting is crucial for mitigating pollution-related hazards and protecting public health. …”
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The role of solar thermal hydrogen production technologies in future energy solutions: A review by Md. Shameem Hossain, Md. Nasirul Islam, Khaza Shahriar, Mohammad Mujtaba Hasan, Md. Sohag Hossain

“…It guides towards the solar thermal routes most favorable for hydrogen generation and how these methods are effective in time and toleration of pollution. The work utilizes a systematic review approach by examining the evidence from the published literature and databases limited to solar thermal hydrogen production technologies. …”
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Does urban–rural integration contribute to environmental health? Exploring the interplay between urban–rural integration and air quality dynamics in Yangtze River middle reaches ci... by Jixin Yang, Jixin Yang, Bowen Fu, Bowen Fu, Xufeng Cui, Xufeng Cui

“…BackgroundExploring the coordinated relationship between urban–rural integration and air quality has significant implications for promoting urban–rural development, preventing air pollution and ensuring residents’ health. This study takes Yangtze River middle reaches city cluster as a case study, calculates the levels of urban–rural integration and air quality development, analyzes their coupled coordination relationship and driving factors, and explores the path of coordinated development.MethodsThis study constructs a coupling coordination degree model to analyze the relationship between the urban–rural integration development level and air quality development level. …”
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A comparative assessment of grey water footprint estimation methods in paddy fields by Mahsa Naderi, Abdullah Darzi-Naftchali, Fatemeh Karandish, Hadi Razaghian, Jiří Šimůnek

“…Reliable estimation of the gray water footprint (GWF), a key indicator for assessing freshwater pollution, remains limited due to uncertainties in estimating leaching-runoff fractions and other assumptions in conventional methods. …”
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Economics and cost effectiveness of a rain garden for flood-resistant urban design by D. Rinchumphu, N. Suriyanon, N. Phichetkunbodee, S. Munlikawong, C. Wanitchayapaisit, S. Sitthikankun

“…It can additionally cause erosion and water pollution in natural ecosystems. Global climate changes have exacerbated such issues, further upsetting hydrologic patterns. …”
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Symptoms of dwarf elm (Ulmus pumila L.) health condition in the Left-bank Ukraine by Valentyna L. Meshkova, Olena A. Kuznetsova, Volodymyr P. Turenko

“…Due to its rapid growth, winter hardiness, low demand for soil fertility and moisture, tolerance of drought, resistance to gaseous pollution and soil salinization, and ability to spread under favorable conditions, U. pumila has been widely cultivated in forests, urban plantations, and along transportation right-of-ways. …”
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No easy way out: towards a framework concept of long-term governance by Dirk Scheer, Sandra Venghaus, Stefania Sardo, Sascha Stark, Sophie Kuppler, Michael W. Schmidt, Carsten Hoyer-Klick

“…Abstract Background Problems such as climate change, environmental pollution, nuclear disposal and unsustainable production and consumption share a common feature: they pose long-term challenges because of their complex nature, potentially severe consequences, and the demanding problem-solving paths. …”
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