Virgin and photo-degraded microplastics induce the activation of human vascular smooth muscle cells by Elisa Persiani, Antonella Cecchettini, Sofia Amato, Elisa Ceccherini, Ilaria Gisone, Agnese Sgalippa, Chiara Ippolito, Valter Castelvetro, Tommaso Lomonaco, Federico Vozzi

“…Abstract Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental issue due to their accumulation in ecosystems and living organisms. Increasing evidence shows that MPs impact vascular function, with recent studies finding MPs in atheromas linked to cardiovascular events. …”
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Metagenome-assembled-genomes recovered from the Arctic drift expedition MOSAiC by William Boulton, Asaf Salamov, Igor V. Grigoriev, Sara Calhoun, Kurt LaButti, Robert Riley, Kerrie Barry, Allison A. Fong, Clara J. M. Hoppe, Katja Metfies, Kersten Oetjen, Sarah Lena Eggers, Oliver Müller, Jessie Gardner, Mats A. Granskog, Anders Torstensson, Marc Oggier, Aud Larsen, Gunnar Bratbak, Andrew Toseland, Richard M. Leggett, Vincent Moulton, Thomas Mock

“…Abstract The Multidisciplinary Observatory for Study of the Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) expedition consisted of a year-long drifting survey of the Central Arctic Ocean. The ecosystems component of MOSAiC included the sampling of molecular data, with metagenomes collected from a diverse range of environments. …”
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Microbial partner (MiPner) analysis by Jeffrey L. Bennetzen, Josue Fernandez-Canela, Vienna Elmgreen, Shaugnessy R. McCann, Mary E. Norris, Xiangyu Deng, Philip Brailey-Crane

“…IntroductionAlthough a few bacteria have been studied in great depth, relatively little is known about the characteristics of microbe-microbe interactions that occur within ecosystems on a daily basis. A simple, robust technique was developed to set up the foundation for investigating pairwise bacterial-bacterial interactions, using cell-cell binding as a self-selective mechanism to identify interesting bacterial species pairs.MethodsUsing a Serratia marcescens strain (SMC43) isolated from Georgia soil as a “bait”, specific bacteria were purified by their specificity in binding SMC43 bacteria that were themselves attached to a wooden applicator stick.ResultsThe isolated Microbial Partners (MiPners) were greatly enriched for members of the genera Sphingobium and Caulobacter. …”
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A Mosquito Culex cedecei Stone and Hair (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Kristin Elizabeth Sloyer, Nathan Daniel Burkett-Cadena

“…Culex cedecei is typically found in forested wetlands of southern Florida, ranging from mangrove swamps to hardwood hammocks and lowland pine ecosystems (Hoyer et al., 2019). Larvae of Culex cedecei develop in limestone solution holes, and abandoned crab burrows in a variety of habitats. …”
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Assessing the Concentration of Agrochemicals in Water Sources in Mbarara District: A Case Study: River Rwizi Mbarara. by Mujurizi, Barnabas

“…High fertilizer concentrations pose risks to aquatic ecosystems and public health, highlighting environmental degradation concerns. …”
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Presentation of Coastal Environmental Management Plan by using SWOT/AHP methods by R Sharifipour, B Mahmodi

“…The SO strategies including the protection of aquatics, integrated management of rivers and surface waters, and the development of coastal tourism as well as the most prioritized one, which is the optimal management of environment and sensitive ecosystems of coastal regions have been studied. In general, in this research 18 environmental strategies classified into four strategic classes have been defined. …”
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Pale Damsel Bug Nabis capsiformis Germar (Insecta: Hemiptera: Nabidae) by Karol L. Krey, Justin M. Renkema

“…It is commonly reported throughout the southeastern United States, in a variety of ecosystems, it is particularly common in field and row crop agroecosystems. …”
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Pale Damsel Bug Nabis capsiformis Germar (Insecta: Hemiptera: Nabidae) by Karol L. Krey, Justin M. Renkema

“…It is commonly reported throughout the southeastern United States, in a variety of ecosystems, it is particularly common in field and row crop agroecosystems. …”
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Revealing the status of Orbicella: Main reef-builder of Morrocoy National Park and Cuare Wildlife Refuge, Venezuela, Southern Caribbean. by Anaurora Yranzo-Duque, Ana Teresa Herrera-Reveles, Estrella Villamizar, Francoise Cabada-Blanco, Jeannette Pérez-Benítez, Hazael Boadas, José G Rodríguez Quintal, Carlos Pereira, Samuel Narciso, Freddy A Bustillos

“…Reef-building corals are the main basis of coral reef ecosystems, and the Orbicella genus is currently the most important in the Caribbean region. …”
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Coal mining-induced composite damage to geological bodies and geological guarantee against damage reduction by Shuangming WANG, Qiang SUN, Xin HU, Jishi GENG, Enke HOU, Shengquan WANG, Shutao ZHOU, Qingmin SHI, Shihao YUAN, Kai CHEN, Shijie SONG

“…This will help analyze the basic geological conditions for the formation of composite damage, ascertain the dynamic evolution characteristics of the geological conditions of various spheres before, during, and after mining under the background of coal development, and establish a dynamic coupling and evolution model of coals, rocks, water, soils, and ecosystems. There is a need to establish a collaborative driving model of the composite damage. …”
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Mottled Water Hyacinth Weevil Neochetina eichhorniae Warner (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Eutychus Kariuki, Carey Minteer

“…Water hyacinth is considered one of the most destructive plants in aquatic ecosystems in the United States and, as a result, is listed in both the federal noxious weed list and Florida’s list of prohibited aquatic plants. …”
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An extreme North Atlantic Oscillation event drove the pelagic Sargassum tipping point by Julien Jouanno, Sarah Berthet, Frank Muller-Karger, Olivier Aumont, Julio Sheinbaum

“…Abstract The proliferation of pelagic Sargassum in the tropical Atlantic since 2011 is causing considerable health and economic concerns as large amounts of this brown alga arrive and accumulate in coastal ecosystems of western Africa and of the greater Caribbean Sea every year. …”
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Mottled Water Hyacinth Weevil Neochetina eichhorniae Warner (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Eutychus Kariuki, Carey Minteer

“…Water hyacinth is considered one of the most destructive plants in aquatic ecosystems in the United States and, as a result, is listed in both the federal noxious weed list and Florida’s list of prohibited aquatic plants. …”
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How endocrine disruptors affect fish reproduction on multiple levels: A review by Socha Magdalena, Chyb Jarosław, Suder Aleksandra, Bojarski Bartosz

“…All these observations underscore the need for monitoring the aquatic environment for EDCs and implementing protective measures to preserve the health and welfare of fishes and safeguard water ecosystems.…”
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Electricity production performance and pH optimization of MFCs using enriched starch-degrading culture by Sheng-chao Gao, Hui-chun Jiang, Zhen Zhang, Xin-xin Fan, Tian-peng Gao, Ying Liu

“…Summary: The untreated wastewater from starch production can damage the balance of the aquatic ecosystems. This study enriched a mixed culture (EHN) with electrochemical activity and starch degradation capabilities. …”
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Assessment of Impacts of Wastewater Discharge in River Rwizi in Mbarara City. by Niwenyesiga, Dison

“…A series of studies were conducted to indicate the level of environmental degradation being witnessed today. Globally, aquatic ecosystems are highly polluted. Over the past decades, increased human activity near surface water sources has adversely affected the water and ecological quality. …”
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Predicting roadkill: a regional-scale model for the Northern Tamandua integrating environmental and road characteristics by Silvio Boyat, Esmeralda Arévalo-Huezo

“…Wildlife-vehicle collisions may be the most visible impact of road networks on ecosystems. It has been shown that roadkill does not randomly occur across space and is distributed depending on environmental and ecological factors, such as habitat suitability and landscape connectivity of the interest species. …”
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Effect of nano- and micro-polystyrene particles on small intestinal epithelial functions and enteric neuronal activity in vitro by Kristin Elfers, Pascal Benz, Marion Burmester, Silja Hein, Kathrin Hansen, Holger Sieg, Linda Böhmert, Maxi B. Paul, Gemma Mazzuoli-Weber

“…Abstract Based on their ubiquitous distribution in various ecosystems, plastic particles of different origin and sizes enter the (human) food chain, are ingested and reach the gastrointestinal tract, where they interact with the intestinal (epithelial) tissue. …”
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Mitigation PFHxA-induced neurotoxicity in Carassius auratus brain cells by selenium-enriched Bacillus subtilis via the BDNF/PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β pathway by Yu-ting Lu, Zheng-yao Guo, Lei Guo, Yu-hua He, Li-ming Liu, Xue Jiao, Yue-hong Li

“…Implementing this approach could effectively counteract neurotoxic consequences of emerging contaminants, hence safeguarding and preserving aquatic ecosystems.…”
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Sustainable solid soap production using recycled cooking oil with ecoenzyme and lemongrass extract by Zona Octarya, Elvi Yenti, Lisa Utami, Yusbarina

“… Background: Improper disposal of used cooking oil poses significant environmental challenges, including groundwater contamination and harm to aquatic ecosystems. Recycling used cooking oil into solid soap offers a sustainable solution to reduce waste while creating a valuable, eco-friendly product. …”
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