Excessive levels of heavy metal (loid) s (HMs) in natural environments pose a serious threat
to living beings worldwide. HM exposure causes irreversible damage to structural …

Heavy metals and metalloids (HMMs) inhibit the biodegradation of organic pollutants. The
degree of inhibition depends not only on the concentration and bioavailability of HMMs but …

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most deadly cancer worldwide, with
chemo-resistance remaining a major obstacle in CRC treatment. Notably, the imbalance of …

In the present work, the removal of Cr (VI), Cd (II) and Pb (II) at 50 mg/L of each metal ion
concentration was investigated by Microbacterium paraoxydans strain VSVM IIT (BHU). The …

The contamination of heavy metals is a cause of environmental concern across the globe, as
their increasing levels can pose a significant risk to our natural ecosystems and public …

Oil spillages lead to the formation of hydrocarbon and metal mixtures possessing effects on
alkane-degrading bacteria that are responsible for the bioremediation of oil-contaminated …

Open mine tailings dams are extreme artificial environments containing sizeable potentially
toxic elements (PTEs), including heavy metals (HMs), transition metals, and metalloids …

The xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) family are metal-containing enzymes that use the
molybdenum cofactor (Moco), 2Fe-2S clusters, and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) for …

Cadmium and zinc are leading heavy metal pollutants causing serious health problems
when discharged into the aquatic environments. The present investigation focused on the …

Cadmium (Cd) pollution is a serious global environmental problem, which requires a global
concern and practical solutions. Microbial remediation has received widespread attention …