Toxics, Volume 13, Issue 7

Abandoned smelting sites in karst terrain pose a serious environmental problem due to the complex relationship between specific hydrogeological elements and heavy metal contamination. This review combines work from across the globe to consider how ka...

In Italy, the law on road homicide (Law no. 41/2016) introduced specific provisions for drivers who cause severe injuries or death to a person due to the violation of the Highway Code. The use of alcohol or drugs while driving constitutes an aggravat...

Drug-induced nephrotoxicity is a common and serious problem in clinical practice. We conducted a systematic review of studies reporting nephrotoxicity events associated with antibiotics approved since 2018. The agents assessed included aztreonam/avib...

Polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) released in the environment reportedly affect the reproduction of various organisms, induced oxidative stress and apoptosis, resulting in altered sperm parameters. In this in vitro study, we tested the cytotoxicity...

Copper is an essential micronutrient for plants, but excessive levels can induce toxicity and impair physiological functions. This study evaluates the toxic effects of copper sulfate (CuSO₄) on the germination of common wheat (Triticum aestivum), wit...

The utilization of iron tailings in road construction poses significant environmental risks due to the complex release mechanisms of pollutants and varying regional conditions. This study integrates an exponential decay model with an instantaneous po...

Thermosets are plastic composite materials widely used in many industrial sectors of modern society with an increasing presence in the environment. The adverse effects of this material on environmental compartments and biota of thermosets are still u...

Wild-growing edible mushrooms are known to bioaccumulate radionuclides from their environment, particularly the natural isotope potassium-40 (⁴⁰K) and anthropogenic cesium-137 (¹³⁷Cs). However, region-specific data for commercially relevant species i...

The broad-spectrum insect growth regulator (IGR) and insecticide 2-((1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy)propan-2-yl)oxy)pyridine (MPEP; also known as pyriproxyfen) is increasingly being used to address public health programs for vector control, initiated by the spr...

Petroleum-contaminated soil is an increasingly severe environmental issue. The integration of phytoremediation and microbial remediation can effectively mitigate their individual limitations and enhance remediation efficiency. In this study, four new...

Objective: Our objective was to investigate the short-term effects of ambient ozone (O₃) meteorological factors and their interactions on hospitalizations for cerebral infarction in Zhengzhou, China. Methods: Daily data on air pollutants, meteorologi...

The rising incidence of microplastics (MPs) is a possible health risk to humans. The present study aims to analyze the presence of MPs in intravenous (IV) infusions and compare MP concentrations from multiple brands. The IV solutions of 29 medical de...

Industrial development has increased environmental dioxin concentrations, sparking concern about human health impacts. Examining dioxin neurotoxicity has highlighted associations with cognitive impairment and behavioral abnormality. Dioxins are ligan...

This study investigated the accumulation characteristics and associated health risks of 11 trace elements (Al, Rb, Cr, Ni, Mo, Sr, Pb, Ba, Ag, As, and Ga) in four crucian carp varieties: gene-edited intermuscular bone-free crucian carp (Carassius aur...

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, statins, are extensively used to treat hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and other atherosclerotic disorders. However, one of the common side effects of statin therapy is a mild elevation in liver aminotransferase...

The co-disposal of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI-FA) in cement kilns is an effective method for managing incineration by-products in China. However, the presence of heavy metals in MSWI-FA raises environmental concerns. This study...

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), lauded for their unique antibacterial and physicochemical attributes, are proliferating across industrial sectors, raising concerns about their environmental fate, in aquatic systems. While “green” synthesis...

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The resource utilization potential and environmental impact of fly ash from municipal solid waste incinerators (MSWIs) have attracted wide attention. In this study, four MSWIs in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province were selected to systematically evaluate th...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are of concern because of their potential thyroid hormone system disruption by binding to human transthyretin (hTTR). However, the amount of experimental data is scarce. In this work, new classification and...

Efficient new methods are needed to support initiatives to reduce, refine, and/or replace toxicity testing in vertebrates. 5-fluorouracil (5FU), hydroxyurea (HU), and ribavirin (RV) are mammalian teratogens. Skeletal, endocrine organ, and cardiac eff...

The cement industry, a foundation of global infrastructure development, significantly contributes to environmental pollution. Key sources of pollution include dust emissions; greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide; and the release of toxic sub...

Background/Objectives: Substance use disorders, particularly opioid addiction, continue to pose a major global health and toxicological challenge. Morphine dependence represents a significant problem in both clinical practice and preclinical research...

Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) is a ubiquitous persistent environmental pollutant, and several studies have found significant links between atopic dermatitis (AD) and prenatal exposure to PFNA. However, the relationship between PFNA and AD remains unc...

Bothus podas (wide-eyed flounder) is a benthic flatfish likely exposed to microplastic (MP) pollution. We investigated MP ingestion and associated physiological effects in wild B. podas collected from Mallorca (Balearic Islands), Spain. Markers of ox...

Indoors, the infection risk of diseases transmitted through the airborne route is estimated from indoor carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. However, the approaches to assess this risk do not account for the airborne concentration of pathogens, among other l...

Waste tires (WTs) constitute a potentially significant source of pollution, and the large quantities that are disposed of require proper handling. Pyrolysis has emerged as an environmentally friendly and effective method for WT treatment. In the pres...

Volcanic eruptions release gases and particulates that may adversely affect human health. The Tajogaite eruption on La Palma provided a unique opportunity to evaluate inorganic pollutant exposure in a directly affected population. As part of the ISVO...

The Amazon faces significant challenges related to mercury contamination, including naturally elevated concentrations and gold mining activities. Due to mercury’s toxicity and the importance of fish as a protein source for local populations, assessin...

Machine learning (ML) techniques are becoming increasingly valuable for modeling the transport of pollutants in plant systems. However, two challenges (small sample sizes and a lack of quantitative calculation functions) remain when using ML to predi...

The association between aluminum exposure and obesity remains uncertain. This study investigated whether aluminum exposure (dietary, serum, and urinary) is linked to obesity and whether dietary antioxidant capacity moderates this relationship. A tota...

Eutrophication driven by nitrogen and phosphorus discharge remains a critical global environmental challenge. This study developed a sustainable strategy for synergistic nutrient removal and recovery by fabricating MgO-coated biochar (Mg-MBC600) thro...

Neonicotinoids are extensively used in agricultural production, yet increasing evidence highlights their cytotoxic effects on various cell types. Research has demonstrated that these pesticides can significantly impair the viability and function of r...

Heavy metals (lead [Pb], cadmium [Cd], arsenic [As], mercury [Hg], manganese [Mn], copper [Cu], zinc [Zn], and iron [Fe]) might be risk factors for pre-eclampsia (PE), whereas their joint effect remains unclear. To address this issue, we conducted a...

Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent anti-cancer agent that is widely described in cancer treatment. However, its administration is often limited by its adverse effects, particularly its testicular toxicity, which can induce infertility in male...

Objective: Neodymium nitrate (Nd(NO₃)₃) is widely used globally, raising concerns about its occupational and environmental safety. It enters the human body via the digestive system, accumulates in organs, and causes toxicity, including potential hepa...

Industry currently generates numerous substances, such as food additives, whose environmental impacts, particularly in marine environments, remain inadequately assessed. This study employed Aurelia aurita for the first time as a model organism to eva...

Respirable particulate matter (RPM) is a major indoor environment concern posing direct health risks. Localized data on RPM exposure remains scarce across different microenvironments in occupational and educational settings. Students in educational s...

Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that may be triggered by environmental factors. While the impact of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on the human immune system has been investigated, their specific effect on Sjogren’s syndrom...

In an era marked by growing environmental awareness and a global commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, many human activities continue to contribute significantly to the pollution of water, soil, and air through the release of both organic and in...

Aerosol particles play a prominent role in several of our modern-day societal challenges, such as the development of sustainable cities, clean energy production, and combating climate change [...]

This review contains a compilation of data about the occurrence, mining, refining, and biological actions of lithium, without claiming completeness of knowledge. This should give a baseline for judging future pollutions of environmental and agricultu...

Microplastics (MPs) are becoming one of the most serious environmental threats worldwide. They have been shown to induce male reproductive toxicity in animal studies. However, evidence of their adverse effects on male reproductive health in human is...

Information regarding the impact of polymetallic exposure on metabolic syndrome (MetS) among residents living near abandoned Pb-Zn mines is limited. Our objective was to investigate the impact of co-exposure to metal mixtures on the prevalence of Met...

Small-particle-produced goods, such as those used in industry, medicine, cosmetics, paints, abrasives, and plastic pellets or powders, are the main sources of microplastics. It is also possible to mention tire recycling granules here. Larger componen...

Despite spending a substantial proportion of their time indoors, the mental health effects of indoor air pollution on children and adolescents remain inadequately explored. This study aimed to elucidate the spatiotemporal variations and sociodemograp...

Transcriptomic profiling has shown that exposure to PM_2.5, a common air pollutant, can modulate gene expression, which has been linked to negative health effects and diseases. However, there are few population-based cohort studies on the association...

Carbonaceous–siliceous–argillaceous rock-type uranium deposits, a major uranium resource in China, pose significant environmental risks due to heavy metal contamination. Geochemical investigations in the former Zoige uranium mine revealed...

Heavy metal pollution of lake sediments is one of the prominent ecological and environmental problems worldwide, and it is of great significance to conduct research on heavy metal pollution in lake sediments to protect the ecological environment, saf...

With the continuous development of research on natural medicines, quinone compounds have become increasingly important in the research field of chemical constituents of natural treatments. However, there is a lack of in-depth and systematic collation...