International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 12646 - 12646
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
The
widespread
use
of
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
and
its
entry
into
humans
livestock
is
serious
concern.
In
our
study,
we
investigated
the
impact
PVC
treatments
on
physiological,
pathological,
hormonal,
microbiota
changes
in
female
rabbits.
Trend-like
alterations
weight
were
observed
spleen,
liver,
kidney
both
low
(P1)
high
dose
(P2)
treatment
groups.
Histopathological
examination
revealed
exfoliation
intestinal
mucosa
treated
groups
compared
to
control,
microplastic
particles
penetrated
embedded
spleen.
Furthermore,
P1
P2
showed
increased
17-beta-estradiol
(E2)
hormone
levels,
indicating
early
sexual
maturation.
Moreover,
elevated
tumor
necrosis
factor
alpha
(TNF-α)
levels
suggest
inflammatory
reactions
associated
with
treatment.
Genus-level
analyses
gut
group
several
genera
or
decreased
abundance.
conclusion,
significant
trend-like
correlations
demonstrated
between
content
feed
parameters.
To
knowledge,
this
first
study
investigate
broad-spectrum
effects
exposure
These
results
highlight
potential
health
risks
exposure,
warranting
further
investigations
animals
humans.
British Journal of Biomedical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
The
concept
of
One
Health
has
been
developed
as
the
appreciation
that
human
health
is
intricately
connected
to
those
other
animals
and
environment
they
inhabit.
In
recent
years,
COVID-19
pandemic
noticeable
effects
climate
change
have
encouraged
national
international
cooperation
apply
strategies
address
key
issues
welfare.
United
Nations
(UN)
Sustainable
Development
Goals
established
targets
for
wellbeing,
clean
water
sanitation,
action,
well
sustainability
in
marine
terrestrial
ecosystems.
Quadripartite
comprises
World
Organization
(WHO),
Animal
(WOAH—formerly
OIE),
Food
Agriculture
(FAO)
Environment
Programme
(UNEP).
There
are
six
areas
focus
which
Laboratory
services,
Control
zoonotic
diseases,
Neglected
tropical
Antimicrobial
resistance,
safety
Environmental
health.
This
article
discusses
by
considering
examples
infectious
diseases
environmental
under
each
headings.
Biomedical
Scientists,
Clinical
Scientists
their
colleagues
working
diagnostic
research
laboratories
a
role
play
applying
approach
healthcare
21st
Century.
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(7)
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
in
the
form
of
microplastics
(MPs),
poses
a
significant
threat
to
natural
ecosystems,
with
detrimental
ecological,
social,
and
economic
impacts.
This
review
paper
aims
provide
an
overview
existing
research
on
interaction
between
microbial
biofilms
MPs
environments.
The
begins
by
outlining
sources
types
MPs,
emphasizing
their
widespread
presence
marine,
freshwater,
terrestrial
ecosystems.
It
then
discusses
formation
characteristics
surfaces,
highlighting
role
altering
physicochemical
properties
facilitating
processes
such
as
vertical
transport,
biodegradation,
dispersion
microorganisms,
gene
transfer.
Different
methods
used
assess
these
interactions
are
discussed,
including
microbiological
characterization.
Current
gaps
challenges
understanding
complex
relationships
identified,
need
for
further
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
develop
effective
mitigation
strategies.
Innovative
solutions,
bioremediation
techniques
combination
other
strategies,
nanotechnology,
advanced
filtration
technologies,
public
awareness
campaigns,
proposed
promising
approaches
address
issue
pollution.
Overall,
this
underscores
urgent
multidisciplinary
approach
combating
pollution,
combining
scientific
research,
technological
innovation,
engagement
safeguard
health
integrity
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 1093 - 1093
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Antibiotic
resistance
(AR)
is
recognized
by
the
World
Health
Organization
as
a
major
threat
to
human
health,
and
recent
studies
highlight
role
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
its
spread.
MPs
environment
may
act
vectors
for
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria
(ARB)
antibiotic
genes
(ARGs).
Bacterial
communities
on
plastisphere,
surface
MPs,
are
influenced
plastic
properties,
allowing
ARB
colonize
form
biofilms.
These
biofilms
facilitate
transfer
ARGs
within
microbial
communities.
This
study
analyzed
data
from
LUCAS
soil
dataset
(885
samples
across
EU
countries)
using
Emu
tool
characterize
at
genus/species
level.
Functional
annotation
via
PICRUSt2,
supported
custom
output
formatting,
revealed
significant
correlations
between
genera
Solirubrobacter,
Bradyrhizobium,
Nocardioides,
Bacillus
with
pathways
linked
microplastic
degradation
resistance.
were
consistently
present
various
types
(woodland,
grassland,
cropland),
suggesting
their
potential
bioindicators
health
relation
MP
pollution.
The
findings
underscore
hotspots
ARGs,
offering
new
insights
into
identification
monitoring
ecological
impacts
related
contamination.
