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View article: An analysis of the current and forecasted ecological risk related to the presence of microplastics on the Romanian Black Sea coast
An analysis of the current and forecasted ecological risk related to the presence of microplastics on the Romanian Black Sea coast Open
View article: Single and Combined Effects of Meropenem, Valproic Acid, and Ketoprofen on Adult Zebrafish Behavior, Oxidative Stress, and Acetylcholinesterase Activity
Single and Combined Effects of Meropenem, Valproic Acid, and Ketoprofen on Adult Zebrafish Behavior, Oxidative Stress, and Acetylcholinesterase Activity Open
Background: Pharmaceutical compounds frequently co-occur in environmental waters, but studies on their combined effects on animals and humans remain limited. The present study investigated the individual and combined short-term effects of …
View article: Two decades of plastic exposure in freshwater fishes from Romania
Two decades of plastic exposure in freshwater fishes from Romania Open
Freshwater has been polluted with plastics for decades, but only a few scientific papers have described it until now. This is the first study to investigate the presence of meso- and microplastic particles in the digestive tract of fish fr…
View article: The Neurobehavioral Impact of Zinc Chloride Exposure in Zebrafish: Evaluating Cognitive Deficits and Probiotic Modulation
The Neurobehavioral Impact of Zinc Chloride Exposure in Zebrafish: Evaluating Cognitive Deficits and Probiotic Modulation Open
Zinc contamination in aquatic environments has become a growing concern due to its potential to bioaccumulate and induce neurotoxic effects in aquatic organisms. As an essential trace element, zinc plays a crucial role in various physiolog…
View article: Expression of concern: Efficient capture and photothermal ablation of planktonic bacteria and biofilms using reduced graphene oxide–polyethyleneimine flexible nanoheaters
Expression of concern: Efficient capture and photothermal ablation of planktonic bacteria and biofilms using reduced graphene oxide–polyethyleneimine flexible nanoheaters Open
Expression of concern for ‘Efficient capture and photothermal ablation of planktonic bacteria and biofilms using reduced graphene oxide–polyethyleneimine flexible nanoheaters’ by Milica Budimir et al. , J. Mater. Chem. B , 2019, 7 , 2771–2…
View article: Expression of concern: Particle-based photodynamic therapy based on indocyanine green modified plasmonic nanostructures for inactivation of a Crohn's disease-associated <i>Escherichia coli</i> strain
Expression of concern: Particle-based photodynamic therapy based on indocyanine green modified plasmonic nanostructures for inactivation of a Crohn's disease-associated <i>Escherichia coli</i> strain Open
Expression of concern for ‘Particle-based photodynamic therapy based on indocyanine green modified plasmonic nanostructures for inactivation of a Crohn's disease-associated Escherichia coli strain’ by Roxana Jijie et al. , J. Mater. Chem. …
View article: Expression of concern: Selective isolation and eradication of <i>E. coli</i> associated with urinary tract infections using anti-fimbrial modified magnetic reduced graphene oxide nanoheaters
Expression of concern: Selective isolation and eradication of <i>E. coli</i> associated with urinary tract infections using anti-fimbrial modified magnetic reduced graphene oxide nanoheaters Open
Expression of concern for ‘Selective isolation and eradication of E. coli associated with urinary tract infections using anti-fimbrial modified magnetic reduced graphene oxide nanoheaters’ by Fatima Halouane et al. , J. Mater. Chem. B , 20…
View article: Honey Enriched with Additives Alleviates Behavioral, Oxidative Stress, and Brain Alterations Induced by Heavy Metals and Imidacloprid in Zebrafish
Honey Enriched with Additives Alleviates Behavioral, Oxidative Stress, and Brain Alterations Induced by Heavy Metals and Imidacloprid in Zebrafish Open
Environmental concerns have consistently been a focal point for the scientific community. Pollution is a critical ecological issue that poses significant threats to human health and agricultural production. Contamination with heavy metals …
View article: Tuning chemical composition and structural properties of bismuth ferrite based thin films by reactive bipolar HiPIMS
Tuning chemical composition and structural properties of bismuth ferrite based thin films by reactive bipolar HiPIMS Open
View article: Trace Metal Bioaccumulation in Feral Pigeons (Columba livia f. domestica) and Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) Residing in the Urban Environment of Iasi City, Romania
Trace Metal Bioaccumulation in Feral Pigeons (Columba livia f. domestica) and Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) Residing in the Urban Environment of Iasi City, Romania Open
Nowadays, trace metal contamination within urban atmospheres is a significant and concerning global issue. In the present study, two synanthropic bird species, namely, the feral pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica) and the rook (Corvus frug…
View article: Do Microplastics Have Neurological Implications in Relation to Schizophrenia Zebrafish Models? A Brain Immunohistochemistry, Neurotoxicity Assessment, and Oxidative Stress Analysis
Do Microplastics Have Neurological Implications in Relation to Schizophrenia Zebrafish Models? A Brain Immunohistochemistry, Neurotoxicity Assessment, and Oxidative Stress Analysis Open
The effects of exposure to environmental pollutants on neurological processes are of increasing concern due to their potential to induce oxidative stress and neurotoxicity. Considering that many industries are currently using different typ…
View article: Correction to “Solution Processable Cu(II)macrocycle for the Formation of Cu<sub>2</sub>O Thin Film on Indium Tin Oxide and Its Application for Water Oxidation”
Correction to “Solution Processable Cu(II)macrocycle for the Formation of Cu<sub>2</sub>O Thin Film on Indium Tin Oxide and Its Application for Water Oxidation” Open
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVAddition/CorrectionNEXTORIGINAL ARTICLEThis notice is a correctionCorrection to "Solution Processable Cu(II)macrocycle for the Formation of Cu2O Thin Film on Indium Tin Oxide and Its Application for Water O…
View article: An Analysis of the Current and Forecasted Ecological Risk Related to the Presence of Microplastics on the Romanian Black Sea Coast
An Analysis of the Current and Forecasted Ecological Risk Related to the Presence of Microplastics on the Romanian Black Sea Coast Open
View article: Trace element bioaccumulation in the plumage of common blackbirds (Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758) from Agigea, Romania
Trace element bioaccumulation in the plumage of common blackbirds (Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758) from Agigea, Romania Open
The purpose of this research was to establish the baseline concentrations of thirteen trace elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Fe, Mg, Na, K, Sr, Ca, and Zn) in feathers of the common blackbird Turdus merula (n=9) at the Natura 2000 site “M…
View article: Biochemical responses of Silybum marianum seedlings to independent and combined salt and SiO2 treatments
Biochemical responses of Silybum marianum seedlings to independent and combined salt and SiO2 treatments Open
In recent years, silicon dioxide (SiO2) particles have drawn increasing attention due to their potential to enhance plant tolerance to various stresses by modulating physiological and biochemical processes. Salinity is an important abiotic…
View article: Piezo-Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Bismuth Ferrite-Based Thin Film for Organic Pollutants Degradation
Piezo-Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Bismuth Ferrite-Based Thin Film for Organic Pollutants Degradation Open
This work addresses the global sustainable development concerns by investigating the enhancement of piezo-photocatalytic efficiency in bismuth ferrite-based thin films synthesized using reactive high-power impulse magnetron sputtering. The…
View article: Band-gap engineering of zirconia by nitrogen doping in reactive HiPIMS: a step forward in developing innovative technologies for photocatalysts synthesis
Band-gap engineering of zirconia by nitrogen doping in reactive HiPIMS: a step forward in developing innovative technologies for photocatalysts synthesis Open
In the global context of climate change and carbon neutrality, this work proposes a strategy to improve the light absorption of photocatalytic water-splitting materials into the visible spectrum by anion doping. In this framework, reactive…
View article: Effects of Single and Combined Ciprofloxacin and Lead Treatments on Zebrafish Behavior, Oxidative Stress, and Elements Content
Effects of Single and Combined Ciprofloxacin and Lead Treatments on Zebrafish Behavior, Oxidative Stress, and Elements Content Open
Even though the toxic effects of antibiotics and heavy metals have been extensively studied in the last decades, their combined adverse impact on aquatic organisms is poorly understood. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess …
View article: Zebrafish as a Potential Model for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Focus on Toxic Metals Implications
Zebrafish as a Potential Model for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Focus on Toxic Metals Implications Open
In the last century, industrial activities increased and caused multiple health problems for humans and animals. At this moment, heavy metals are considered the most harmful substances for their effects on organisms and humans. The impact …
View article: Band-Gap Engineering of Zirconia by Nitrogen Doping in Reactive Hipims: A Step Forward in Developing Innovative Technologies for Photocatalysts Synthesis
Band-Gap Engineering of Zirconia by Nitrogen Doping in Reactive Hipims: A Step Forward in Developing Innovative Technologies for Photocatalysts Synthesis Open
View article: Assessing the Neurotoxicity of a Sub-Optimal Dose of Rotenone in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and the Possible Neuroactive Potential of Valproic Acid, Combination of Levodopa and Carbidopa, and Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains
Assessing the Neurotoxicity of a Sub-Optimal Dose of Rotenone in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and the Possible Neuroactive Potential of Valproic Acid, Combination of Levodopa and Carbidopa, and Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains Open
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an enigmatic neurodegenerative disorder that is currently the subject of extensive research approaches aiming at deepening the understanding of its etiopathophysiology. Recent data suggest that distinct compound…
View article: Assessing Anti-Social and Aggressive Behavior in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model of Parkinson’s Disease Chronically Exposed to Rotenone
Assessing Anti-Social and Aggressive Behavior in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model of Parkinson’s Disease Chronically Exposed to Rotenone Open
Background: Rotenone (ROT) is currently being used in various research fields, especially neuroscience. Separated from other neurotoxins, ROT induces a Parkinson’s disease (PD)-related phenotype that mimics the associated clinical spectrum…
View article: Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue and Ciprofloxacin from Aqueous Solution Using Flower-like, Nanostructured ZnO Coating under UV Irradiation
Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue and Ciprofloxacin from Aqueous Solution Using Flower-like, Nanostructured ZnO Coating under UV Irradiation Open
Flower-like ZnO architectures assembled with many nanorods were successfully synthesized through Thermionic Vacuum Arc, operated both in direct current (DC-TVA) and a pulsed mode (PTVA), and coupled with annealing in an oxygen atmosphere. …
View article: Comprehensive Review Regarding Mercury Poisoning and Its Complex Involvement in Alzheimer’s Disease
Comprehensive Review Regarding Mercury Poisoning and Its Complex Involvement in Alzheimer’s Disease Open
Mercury (Hg) is considered one of the most widespread toxic environmental pollutants, which seems to have multiple effects on organisms even at low concentrations. It has a critical role in many health problems with harmful consequences, w…
View article: Vitamin C Mitigates Oxidative Stress and Behavioral Impairments Induced by Deltamethrin and Lead Toxicity in Zebrafish
Vitamin C Mitigates Oxidative Stress and Behavioral Impairments Induced by Deltamethrin and Lead Toxicity in Zebrafish Open
Environmental contamination from toxic metals and pesticides is an issue of great concern due to their harmful effects to human health and the ecosystems. In this framework, we assessed the adverse effects when aquatic organisms are expose…
View article: Predictive Innovative Methods for Aquatic Heavy Metals Pollution Based on Bioindicators in Support of Blue Economy in the Danube River Basin
Predictive Innovative Methods for Aquatic Heavy Metals Pollution Based on Bioindicators in Support of Blue Economy in the Danube River Basin Open
Heavy metal pollution is still present in the Danube River basin, due to intensive naval and agricultural activities conducted in the area. Therefore, continuous monitoring of this pivotal aquatic macro-system is necessary, through the dev…
View article: Zebrafish as a Screening Model to Study the Single and Joint Effects of Antibiotics
Zebrafish as a Screening Model to Study the Single and Joint Effects of Antibiotics Open
The overuse of antibiotics combined with the limitation of wastewater facilities has resulted in drug residue accumulation in the natural environment. Thus, in recent years, the presence of antibiotic residues in the environment has raised…
View article: The Possible Role of <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> BB536 and <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> HN001 on Locomotor Activity and Oxidative Stress in a Rotenone‐Induced Zebrafish Model of Parkinson’s Disease
The Possible Role of <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> BB536 and <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> HN001 on Locomotor Activity and Oxidative Stress in a Rotenone‐Induced Zebrafish Model of Parkinson’s Disease Open
Background . As every organ within the body, the brain is also extremely susceptible to a plethora of noxious agents that change its chemistry. One component frequently found in current products against harmful species to crops is rotenone…
View article: Vitamin C Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Behavioral Abnormalities Triggered by Fipronil and Pyriproxyfen Insecticide Chronic Exposure on Zebrafish Juvenile
Vitamin C Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Behavioral Abnormalities Triggered by Fipronil and Pyriproxyfen Insecticide Chronic Exposure on Zebrafish Juvenile Open
Chronic exposure to synthetic insecticides in the early life of a child can lead to a series of disorders. Several causes as parental age, maternal smoking, birth complications, and exposure to toxins such as insecticides on childhood can …
View article: Graphene oxide chemically reduced and functionalized with KOH-PEI for efficient Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction in acidic medium
Graphene oxide chemically reduced and functionalized with KOH-PEI for efficient Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction in acidic medium Open