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Update on long-term toxicity of agricultural GMOs …
WEBFor over a decade, a scientific and public debate has continued about the assessment of the long-term health and environmental effects of agricultural GMOs (genetically modified organisms) [].While this debate has until recently focused on GMOs obtained by transgene insertion, it is now expanding to include more recent genetic …
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One planet: one health. A call to support the initiative on a global
WEBThe chemical pollution crisis severely threatens human and environmental health globally. To tackle this challenge the establishment of an overarching international science–policy body has recently been suggested. We strongly support this initiative based on the awareness that humanity has already likely left the safe operating space within …
Evaluation of adverse effects/events of genetically …
WEBA systematic review of animal and human studies was conducted on genetically modified (GM) food consumption to assess its safety in terms of adverse effects/events to inform public concerns and future research. Seven electronic databases were searched from January 1st 1983 till July 11th 2020 for in vivo, animal and human …
Exposure to heavy metals and neurocognitive function in adults: a
WEBExposure of individuals to heavy metals (HMs) is a growing concern with far-reaching implications for human health. HMs encompass a diverse range of elements that, when present in excess or in particular chemical forms, have the potential to elicit adverse effects on the central nervous system and cognitive function. This systematic review …
Effects of cyanobacterial toxins on the human
WEBBackground Cyanobacterial blooms occur with increasing frequency in freshwater ecosystems, posing a hazard to human and environmental health. Exposure of human to cyanobacterial metabolites occurs mostly via accidental ingestion through contaminated drinking water or during recreational activities and, most frequently, results …
The bisphenol F and bisphenol S and cardiovascular
WEBBisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) have replaced bisphenol A (BPA) in the manufacturing of products containing polycarbonates and epoxy resins; however, the effects of these substitutes on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, heart attack, and …
GMO regulations and their interpretation: how EFSA’s
WEBWe identify the origins, and key characteristics, of the current regulatory framework for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the European Union (EU). We focus on the approach of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to assessing GMO risks to public and environmental health. An historical account informs our critical …
Health impacts of an extreme dust event: a case and risk …
WEBDust events are concerning due to their potential to cause environmental pollution and health issues by carrying numerous particles from various regions. However, the risks of airborne bacteria from dust have not yet been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to reveal the particle size distribution, antibiotic resistance, microbial …
Impacts of genetically engineered crops on pesticide use …
WEBGenetically engineered, herbicide-resistant and insect-resistant crops have been remarkable commercial successes in the United States. Few independent studies have calculated their impacts on pesticide use per hectare or overall pesticide use, or taken into account the impact of rapidly spreading glyphosate-resistant weeds. A model was …
Too advanced for assessment
WEBAdvanced materials, and nanomaterials, are promising for healthcare applications and are in particular in the spotlight of medical innovation since rapidly developed nano-formulated vaccines provide relief in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Further increased rapid growth is to be expected as more and more products are in …
Measuring pesticides in the atmosphere: current status, emerging …
WEBThere is an ever-increasing trend to investigate and understand the effects of human-made chemicals on the environment and human health [].This has led to a systematic assessment of such compounds by academic and regulatory bodies—especially for substances intentionally released into the environment, such as pesticides [2, …
Ecological and health risk assessment of organochlorine
WEBOrganochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are currently still threatening the ecological environment and people’s health. However, studies that investigate OCP pollution levels in an urbanized river network of an entire city with a high density of rivers, such as Shanghai, have rarely been reported. In addition, due to the pressure of high …
No scientific consensus on GMO safety
WEB1. There is no consensus on GM food safety. Regarding the safety of GM crops and foods for human and animal health, a comprehensive review of animal feeding studies of GM crops found ‘An equilibrium in the number [of] research groups suggesting, on the basis of their studies, that a number of varieties of GM products (mainly maize …
Evaluating ecological risks and tracking potential factors …
WEBBackground Heavy metal pollution of aquatic systems is a global issue that has received considerable attention. Canonical correlation analysis (CCA), principal component analysis (PCA), and potential ecological risk index (PERI) have been applied to heavy metal data to trace potential factors, identify regional differences, and evaluate …
The effect of cold waves on mortality in urban and rural areas of
WEBClimate change is related to a global increase in temperatures. However, this will not necessarily translate into the disappearance of cold waves and their impact on mortality in the future [1, 2].On the contrary, there is ample scientific evidence that confirms greater risks to health related to cold than to heat at the global level [3,4,5,6,7,8].
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in Chinese
WEBIn recent years, the widespread presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the environment and the related exposures and adverse health effects has received increasing attention. However, PFASs are not routinely monitored in drinking water in many parts of the world, including China. PFAS data are …
Biogeochemical behavior, health risk assessment and source
WEBThe study of the contamination patterns and characteristics of Sb and As in the soils of the legacy contaminated sites of antimony smelters is important for the redevelopment and utilization of industrial sites. In this study, 13 heavy metals were determined in the soil and plants of an antimony smelter in Gansu Province to study the …
Melamine in the environment: a critical review of available …
WEBLarge numbers of chemicals and products thereof are used in our daily routine to ensure a good quality of life. Substances may even serve as raw materials to produce daily life articles including electronic hardware, green houses, cars etc. Melamine is used for a great variety of products, such as wood panels, paints, coatings, foam …
Environmental fate of tetracycline antibiotics: degradation pathway
WEBTetracycline pollution is a growing global threat to aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity due to its unprecedented use in aquaculture, livestock, and human disease prevention. The influx of tetracycline may annihilate the microbial ecology structure in the environment and pose a severe threat to humans by disturbing the food chain. Although …
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