Insights on Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 Responses to HCH Isomers: Tolerance, Degradation, and Dynamics on Potential lin Genes Expression. [PDF]
MicrobiologyopenThis study investigates the physiological responses of Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 to HCH isomers, emphasizing both its tolerance to these compounds and its ability to biodegrade them. The findings support the potential application of Anabaena in the bioremediation of environments contaminated with specific HCH isomers.
Guío J, Peleato ML, Sevilla E.
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Pesticide Residues in Foods in Ghana: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Health Sci RepABSTRACT Background and Aim Pesticide use has surged globally to enhance agricultural productivity. However, this reliance, particularly in developing countries like Ghana, has raised concerns about pesticide residues in foods and their potential health impacts on the population. Exposure to pesticide residueshas been linked to acute poisoning, cancers,
Ahiabor WK, Donkor ES.
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Associations of Specific Pesticides and Incident Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Female Spouses in the Agricultural Health Study. [PDF]
Arthritis RheumatolObjectives Growing evidence suggests farming and agricultural pesticide use may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but few studies have examined specific pesticides and RA among women living on farms, who may personally use pesticides or may be indirectly exposed.
Parks CG +7 more
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Enhanced Detection of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Sesame Seeds (<i>Sesamum indicum L</i>.) Using Advanced GC-MS/MS Techniques. [PDF]
J Anal Methods ChemConsidering the economic and edible values of sesame seeds, it is important to monitor sesame seed for the safety of consumers and for international trade as it helps the country government and suppliers as products to gain market acceptance more effectively.
Ago KA, Tefera M.
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Electrochemical Chlorine Shuttle from PVC Waste to Vinyl Ether Acceptors for the Synthesis of Biodegradable Polyester Precursors. [PDF]
Adv MaterA sustainable, paired electrolysis method is presented to recycle PVC, one of the world's most used polymer materials. Our innovative and robust process transfers chlorine from waste PVC and produces valuable precursors for biodegradable polyester materials.
Becker S +5 more
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Effects of lindane on swimming performance of carp (Cyprinus carpio) [PDF]
Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 1991 The influence of lindane on swimming performance of carp was investigated. Lindane was found to significantly effect fish swimming performance. It is suggested that lindane may influence the exchange of respiratory gases or the metabolic pathways ...
M.H. Mourad
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Cardiovascular and respiratory changes in eel, Anguilla anguilla L. during exposure to lethal doses of lindane at different water temperatures [PDF]
Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 1991 Heart rate and ventilation frequency were monitored in ell exposed to lethal doses of lindane at different water temperatures. A simultaneous bradycardia and hyperventilation followed by a decrease in the ventilation rate occured after exposure to ...
M.H. Mourad
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Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2018 Lindane, extensively used as pesticide, causes severe environmental hazard and is a threat to the humanity. The present study aims to assess the capability and mechanism of root epiphytic bacteria of wetland plant Typha latifolia to degrade lindane ...
Tanvi SINGH, Dileep K. SINGH
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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - occupational exposures and cancer. [PDF]
Mol OncolThe 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) updates cancer prevention recommendations on occupational exposures, listed at position 9. Individuals are advised to inform themselves about cancer‐causing factors at work and call on their employer to protect them against these factors.
Jochems SHJ +17 more
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Integral use of sugarcane vinasse for biomass production of actinobacteria: Potential application in soil remediation [PDF]
, 2017 The use of living actinobacteria biomass to clean up contaminated soils is an attractive biotechnology approach. However, biomass generation from cheap feedstock is the first step to ensure process sustainability.
Almeida, César Américo +4 more
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