Impact of organic pollutants on phenotype and gene expression in human breast cancer cells
ABSTRACT Human exposure to industrial chemical compounds is widespread and, although often beneficial, prolonged contact may contribute to disease development, including cancer. While many studies have shown organic pollutants (OP) are cytotoxic, few have explored how long‐term exposure alters cell phenotype.
Camila Confortin +7 more
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Acaricides for eradication of the tick Amblyomma variegatum in the Caribbean [PDF]
Le succés d'une campagne d'éradication de la tique Amblyomma variegatum dans les Caraïbes impose l'utilisation d'acaricides efficaces, si possible rémanents, faciles d'emploi, ne necessitant pas le recours à de l'eau pour la préparation de liquides ...
Aprelon, Rosalie +2 more
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Optimization of pressurized liquid extraction using a multivariate chemometric approach and comparison of solid phase extraction cleanup steps for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in mosses [PDF]
A factorial design was used to optimize the extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from mosses, plants used as biomonitors of air pollution.
Foan, Louise, Simon, Valérie
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Can invasive suckermouth catfish, Hypostomus plecostomus, be used as fishmeal? A potential solution to eradicate it from the Buriganga River, Bangladesh ABSTRACT The sustainable replacement of conventional fish meal (CFM) remains a critical challenge for aquaculture, given its rising cost and limited supply.
Md Jakiul Islam +7 more
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Engineered cellulose—enabled by functionalization, hybridization, and nano‐engineering—emerges as a versatile platform driving next‐generation solutions in water purification, CO2 capture, air filtration, soil remediation, energy storage, and sustainable packaging. ABSTRACT Engineered cellulose is redefining the frontier of sustainable materials in the
Amir Hossein Behroozi +1 more
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DETERMINATION OF ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN HUMAN MILK IN PIRACICABA, SP
Worldwide, there is great concern with the issue of bioaccumulation of organochlorine compounds in human milk and their potential impact on health. Breastfeeding is recognized as essential for the proper development and protection of children’s health ...
Rosana M.O. Freguglia +2 more
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Novel biological approaches for the removal of chlorophenolics [AOX] from bleach plant effluent [PDF]
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Veeramani, Harish
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Entomopathogenic nematodes provide reliable biological control of vine weevil larvae, reducing populations by 63% on average. All five tested species are effective, with temperature (18–30 °C) being the strongest predictor of success. Abstract BACKGROUND Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a globally important pest of soft fruit and ornamental crops
Joe M. Roberts +5 more
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Concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s), Chlorinated Pesticides, and Heavy Metals and Other Elements in Tissues of Belugas, Delphinapterus leucas, from Cook Inlet [PDF]
Tissues from Cook Inlet beluga whales, Delphinapterus leucas, that were collected as part of the Alaska Marine Mammal Tissue Archival Project were analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s), chlorinated pesticides, and heavy metals and other elements.
Becker, Paul R. +9 more
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A GIS model-based assessment of the environmental distribution of g-hexachlorocyclohexane in European soils and waters [PDF]
The MAPPE GIS based multimedia model is used to produce a quantitative description of the behaviour of γ-hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-HCH) in Europe, with emphasis on continental surface waters.
A. Pistocchi +50 more
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