Zinc (Zn) is one of the most abundantly found heavy metals in the Earth's crust and is
reported to be an essential trace metal required for the growth of living beings, with it being a …

Pests and diseases pose a threat to food security, which is nowadays aggravated by climate
change and globalization. In this context, agricultural policies demand innovative …

During the last few decades, the micronutrient zinc has proven to be an important metal ion
for a well-functioning immune system, and thus also for a suitable immune defense …

The heavy metals cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) are extensively used in industry and
result in water and soil contamination. The highly toxic Cd (II) and Cr (VI) are the most …

The rise of anthropogenic activities has resulted in the increasing release of various
contaminants into the environment, jeopardizing fragile ecosystems in the process. Heavy …

Microbial induced carbonate precipitation has been widely used in the biomineralization of
heavy metals Cd 2+. However, the low Cd-tolerance of ureolytic bacteria limits the …

Zinc-solubilizing bacteria (ZSB) are potential and ideal substitutes for Zn supplement.
Currently, limited reports are available on the bacteria displaying capability to transform …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) endures a combination of metal scarcity and toxicity
throughout the human infection cycle, contributing to complex clinical manifestations …

Background Ferromanganese nodule-bearing deep-sea sediments cover vast areas of the
ocean floor, representing a distinctive habitat in the abyss. These sediments harbor unique …

Zinc is a redox-inert trace element that is second only to iron in abundance in biological
systems. In cells, zinc is typically buffered and bound to metalloproteins, but it may also exist …