The effects of heavy metal exposure on brain and gut microbiota: A systematic review of animal studies

S Porru, A Esplugues, S Llop… - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
The gut-brain axis is a crucial interface between the central nervous system and the gut
microbiota. Recent evidence shows that exposure to environmental contaminants, such as …

Ecological impacts and potential hazards of nickel on soil microbes, plants, and human health

M Rizwan, K Usman, M Alsafran - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Nickel (Ni) contamination poses a serious environmental concern, particularly in developing
countries: where, anthropogenic activities significantly contributes to Ni accumulations in …

Exogenous application of low and high molecular weight organic acids differentially affected the uptake of cadmium in wheat-rice cropping system in alkaline …

M Zia-ur-Rehman, MFB Mfarrej, M Usman… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Anthropogenic cadmium (Cd) in arable soils is becoming a global concern due to its harmful
effects on crop yield and quality. The current study examined the role of exogenously …

Levels of potentially toxic and essential elements in Tocantins River sediment: Health risks at Brazil's Savanna-Amazon interface

T Machado da Silva Acioly, M Francisco da Silva… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The field study aims to address identified research gaps by providing valuable information
on the concentration, spatial distribution, pollution levels, and source apportionment of toxic …

Advances in agar-based composites: a comprehensive review

M Shah, A Hameed, M Kashif, N Majeed… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review article explores the developments and applications in agar-based composites
(ABCs), emphasizing various constituents such as metals, clay/ceramic, graphene, and …

Biodegradation of chemical contamination by lactic acid bacteria: A biological tool for food safety

AM Abdelshafy, AR Mahmoud, TM Abdelrahman… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Chemical pollutants such as mycotoxins and pesticides exert harmful effects on human
health such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer. Several strategies were applied …

Health risk assessment of heavy metals in exposed workers of municipal waste recycling facility in Iran

S Ghobakhloo, GR Mostafaii, AH Khoshakhlagh… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Exposure to heavy metals (HMs) present in the particulate matter from municipal solid waste
during pretreatment and recycling processes may pose a serious health risk to workers. This …

[PDF][PDF] Cancer and non-cancer risks potentials of metals in transformer-impacted soils in Nigeria

GA Ebong, AIBE HS, EE Ikpe - J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 15 (4) …, 2024 - jmaterenvironsci.com
Electricity power generation and transmission have been an integral aspect of human
existence globally. Nevertheless, power transmission installations have been one of the …

Trace elements in liver and muscle tissues from wild waterfowls in Australia: risk associated with human consumption in a global context

M Saaristo, CP Johnstone, A Mikkonen, P Lewis… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Trace elements in game meats remain a point of concern for both the public and
policymakers alike due to the human health implications if levels present are above …

Effects of earthworms on the performance of Lolium multiflorum, soil properties and microbial communities in its root-zone soil under cadmium stress

XG Wang, BN Zhao, ZY Xie, ZH Chen, ZH Liu, X Chen… - Plant and Soil, 2024 - Springer
Methods In a greenhouse experiment, Lolium multiflorum was subjected to three levels of
cadmium (0, 20, or 100 mg kg− 1) fully crossed with two levels of earthworm treatments (ie …