Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding (parallel sequencing of DNA/RNA for
identification of whole communities within a targeted group) is revolutionizing the field of …

Heavy metal (loid) s exert selective pressure on microbial communities and evolution of
metal resistance determinants. Despite increasing knowledge concerning the impact of …

Northwest China is abundant in iron ore reserves and has become one of the important iron
ore mining bases in China. However, the contamination and microbial community structure …

Biomagnification of trace elements is increasingly evident in aquatic ecosystems. In this
review we investigate the drivers of biomagnification of mercury (Hg), arsenic (As) and …

Miscanthus floridulus is a plant with high biomass and heavy metal tolerance, which is a
good candidate for phytoremediation. It is essential to explore how to improve its …

Heavy metal pollution and the potential for co-selection of resistance to antibiotics in the
environment is growing concern. However, clear associations between heavy metals and …

The prevalence of struvite and other phosphate minerals in eutrophic environments has a
significant effect on the transport and transformation of environmental heavy metals, but their …

The objectives of the current study are to investigate the concentration, biological risks,
chemical speciation, and mobility of of heavy metals and also the determination of their …

Microplastics (MPs) are able to interact with diverse contaminants in sediments. However,
the impacts of MPs on sediment properties and bacterial community structure in heavy metal …

The coastline of the Arabian Gulf attracts people throughout the year for tourism and fishing
activities. The present work aimed to document the contamination and human health …