Plastic products are extensively used worldwide, but inadequate management of plastic
waste results in significant plastic pollution. Biodegradable plastic (BPs) offers an alternative …

Microbial communities, including bacteria, diatoms, and fungi, colonize plastic surfaces,
forming biofilms known as the" plastisphere." Recent research has revealed that …

Plastics are invading nearly all ecosystems on earth, acting as emerging repositories for
toxic organic pollutants and thereby imposing substantial threats to ecological integrity. The …

In low-and middle-income countries, plastic has become a major constituent of landfills and
urban dump sites. Environmental plastic pollution can also provide a novel surface for the …

Globally, there has been a significant rise in cholera cases and deaths, with an increase in
the number of low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) reporting outbreaks. In parallel …

The WHO recently classified Candida auris as a fungal pathogen of “critical concern”.
Evidence suggests that C. auris emerged from the natural environment, yet the ability of this …

Climate change is a global emergency that is affecting agriculture in Mediterranean
countries, notably the production and the characteristics of the final products. This is the …

Plastic polymers are present in most aspects of routine daily life. Their increasing leakage
into the environment poses a threat to environmental, animal, and human health. These …

Marine fungi communities play a crucial role in the recycling of nutrients, restoration of
biological systems, and the overall functioning of ecosystems. While aquatic fungal …

Plastic pollution has become a global concern, affecting many species around the world.
While well-documented for marine ecosystems, the impact of plastic pollution on terrestrial …