The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
905, P. 167038 - 167038
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
Ultrafine
particles
(UFP)
with
a
diameter
of
≤0.1
μm,
are
contributors
to
ambient
air
pollution
and
derived
mainly
from
traffic
emissions,
yet
their
health
effects
remain
poorly
characterized.
The
olfactory
mucosa
(OM)
is
located
at
the
rooftop
nasal
cavity
directly
exposed
both
environment
brain.
Mounting
evidence
suggests
that
pollutant
affect
brain
through
tract,
however,
exact
cellular
mechanisms
how
OM
responds
pollutants
known.
Here
we
show
responses
primary
human
cells
altered
upon
exposure
UFPs
different
fuels
engines
elicit
adverse
effects.
We
used
collected
exhausts
heavy-duty-engine
run
renewable
diesel
(A0)
fossil
(A20),
modern
vehicle
(Euro6)
compared
on
by
assessing
processes
functional
transcriptomic
levels.
Quantification
revealed
all
samples
as
majority
being
μm
an
aerodynamic
diameter.
Exposure
A0
A20
induced
substantial
alterations
in
associated
inflammatory
response,
xenobiotic
metabolism,
signaling,
epithelial
integrity.
Euro6
caused
only
negligible
changes,
demonstrating
efficacy
aftertreatment
devices.
Furthermore,
when
A20,
elicited
less
pronounced
cells,
suggesting
induces
cells.
Prior
studies
these
results
suggest
PAHs
may
disturb
process
metabolism
might
mediate
harmful
route.
This
study
provides
important
information
human-based
vitro
model,
therefore
providing
new
insight
form
basis
for
mitigation
preventive
actions
against
possible
toxicological
impairments
UFP
exposure.
Biological Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(4), P. 319 - 328
Published: Sept. 3, 2023
Knowledge
of
the
microbiome-gut-brain
axis
has
revolutionized
field
psychiatry.
It
is
now
well
recognized
that
gut
bacteriome
associated
with,
and
likely
influences,
pathogenesis
mental
disorders,
including
major
depressive
disorder
bipolar
disorder.
However,
whilst
substantial
advances
in
microbiome
science
have
been
made,
we
only
scratched
surface
our
understanding
how
these
ecosystems
might
contribute
to
pathophysiology.
Beyond
bacteriome,
research
into
lesser
explored
components
microbiome,
virome,
mycobiome,
archaeome,
parasitome,
increasingly
suggesting
relevance
The
contribution
microbiomes
beyond
gut,
oral,
lung,
small
intestinal
microbiomes,
human
health
pathology
should
not
be
overlooked.
Increasing
both
awareness
less
traversed
fields
critical
improving
therapeutic
benefits
treatments
targeting
fecal
transplantation,
postbiotics
biogenics,
dietary
intervention.
Interdisciplinary
collaborations
integrating
systems
biology
approaches
are
required
fully
elucidate
different
microbial
distinct
niches
interact
with
each
other
their
hosts.
Excitingly,
may
at
start
next
revolution,
thus
one
step
closer
informing
precision
psychiatry
improve
outcomes
for
those
living
illness.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
223, P. 115398 - 115398
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Empirical
evidence
on
the
relationship
between
environmental
factors
and
mental
health
remains
inconclusive.
One
reason
is
that
there
only
scant
association
subjective
exposure
to
stressors,
relative
objective
pollution.
We
thus
focus
how
perceived
actual
presence
of
noise,
air
pollution,
green
spaces
relates
health.
Our
cross-sectional
study
based
a
large
representative
sample
adult
population
in
Switzerland
(n
=
5729).
Using
individual-level
geocodes
subjects'
residence,
we
combined
data
from
survey
these
individuals
with
objectively
measured
longer-term
conditions
(noise,
spaces).
Subclinical
was
assessed
12-item
General
Health
Questionnaire
(GHQ-12).
When
fitting
multiple
regressions
mediation
models,
find
perceptions
stressors
are
better
predictor
distress
than
stressors.
In
addition,
predictive
power
nature
visits
stronger
mere
proximity
at
place
residence.
found
no
direct
link
health,
but
via
Further,
frequency
mediated
by
perceived,
not
Since
as
equally
burdensome
all
people,
their
perception
crucial
when
evaluating
policy
interventions
aimed
improving
Even
relatively
low
level
classified
non-harmful
human
physical
or
biological
sense,
may
contribute
negative
outcomes.
The
main
implication
attractive
accessible
provide
an
enhanced
sense
control
over
thereby
reduce
impacts.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
363, P. 125275 - 125275
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Exposure
to
air
pollution
is
thought
cause
millions
of
deaths
globally
each
year.
According
the
Who
2018,
approximately
7
million
annually
are
caused
predominantly
by
noncommunicable
diseases
due
pollution.
particulate
matter
2.5
(PM2.5)
has
been
strongly
associated
with
increased
mortality
and
significant
effects
on
brain
health.
Air
pollution,
particularly
ultrafine
matter,
emerged
as
a
serious
environmental
concern
profound
implications
for
human
Studies
in
animal
models
have
indicated
that
exposure
these
pollutants
during
gestational
development
impacts
prenatal
postnatal
development.
In
particular,
increasingly
identified
potential
causative
factor,
it
affects
neurogenesis
brain's
hippocampal
region.
The
hippocampus
highly
vulnerable
PM
exposure,
any
alteration
structure
or
function
this
region
leads
various
neurodevelopmental
defects
neurodegenerative
disorders
via
oxidative
stress,
microglial
activation,
neuronal
death,
differential
expression
genes.
process
involves
several
steps,
such
proliferation,
differentiation,
migration,
synaptogenesis,
neuritogenesis.
If
step
hampered
other
factors,
can
lead
defects,
disorders,
cognitive
decline.
One
contributor
alterations
which
ranks
leading
risk
factor
worldwide.
Some
most
common
include
neuroinflammation,
depressive
behavior,
altered
processes,
activation.
This
review
explores
how
regions
exposure.
Indoor Air,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 11
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Depression
and
anxiety
carry
an
important
public
health
burden.
Indoor
air
pollution
is
associated
with
depression
anxiety.
Ventilation
can
reduce
the
concentration
of
indoor
improve
quality.
This
study
explored
relationship
between
ventilation
frequency
in
older
adults
using
data
from
2018
Chinese
Longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey.
Compared
people
low
frequency,
those
high
had
51%
lower
odds
(
,
95%
CI:
0.43
to
0.57)
37%
id="M2">OR=0.63
0.91),
intermediate
35%
id="M3">OR=0.65
0.56
0.75)
45%
id="M4">OR=0.55
0.37
0.82).
The
results
were
similar
across
seasons.
However,
there
sex,
age,
lifestyle,
cooking
fuel
use-specific
differences
these
associations.
findings
emphasize
that
may
be
conducive
improving
mental
adults,
especially
women,
old
elder,
nonsmokers,
nondrinkers,
who
do
not
exercise
cooked
at
home.
The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
50(1)
Published: April 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
Pollution
of
the
indoor
environment
represents
a
concern
for
human
health,
mainly
in
case
prolonged
exposure
such
as
women,
children,
elderly,
and
chronically
ill,
who
spend
most
their
time
closed
environments.
Main
body
The
aim
study
is
to
organize
group
experts
order
evaluate
evidence
discuss
main
risk
factors
concerning
air
impact
on
health
well
challenging
regarding
preventive
strategies
reduce
pollution.
highlighted
air,
including
poor
ventilation,
climatic
conditions,
chemical
substances,
socio-economic
status.
They
discussed
terms
mortality
morbidity,
Conclusion
identified
that
can
be
reinforced
pollution
prevent
negative
consequences
at
national
local
levels.