This review presents a holistic overview of the occurrence, mobilization, and pathways of
arsenic (As) from predominantly geogenic sources into different near-surface environmental …

The use of clay by humans for medicinal and wellness purposes is most probably as old as
mankind. Within minerals, due to its ubiquitous occurrence in nature and easy availability …

In the recent decades, antibiotic resistance has emerged and spread rapidly among
clinically relevant pathogens. The natural ability of bacteria to transmit resistance …

Bentonite, a clay with numerous industrial and consumer applications, is mined and
processed in many countries of the world. Its many beneficial uses also create the potential …

Helminth eggs are one of the microbial parameters that must be removed from water and
sludge for its safe reuse. Detection and removal of these eggs is one of the most challenging …

Geophagia is the craving for non-food substances and commonly practiced among pregnant
women and children. Consumption of geophagic clay samples can have serious …

Soil microorganisms play important roles in the plant health and agricultural production.
However, little is known about the complex responses of microbial communities and …

Geophagy is a common practice among certain cultural groups especially women in some
rural communities in Nigeria. The safety of eating such clays in terms of their heavy metal …

This article synthesises current knowledge and identifies research gaps on the still intriguing
aspects of the subject of geophagy as practised in Africa. Despite the voluminous research …

Introduction Geophagia although pleasurable and somewhat a necessity among pregnant
women, also comes along with its own attendant problems such as exposure to potentially …