The authors regret that the description of the novel species does not fully comply with Rules 27 and 30 of the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) [1].

Chromium (Cr) is a highly-toxic carcinogenic metal, which exists as chromite (CrIII) and chromate (CrVI), with CrVI being used in leather production. With the increasing demand for leather products, health risk associated with Cr exposure of leather products from dermal contact require scrutiny. In this study, 105 leather samples were analyzed for total Cr, Cr speciation, and bioaccessible Cr. Further

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with increasing prevalence. While genetics play a strong causal role, among environmental factors, air pollution (AP) exposure in pregnancy and infancy has been strongly endorsed as a risk factor. However, potential multigenerational impacts through the exposure of the grandmother during her pregnancy remain unexplored.

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Noise pollution has been linked to impaired development in a variety of language-related skills in laboratory settings. While studies have focused on school environments, residential noise exposure’s impact remains underexplored.

Coastal environments, particularly those adjacent to Superfund sites, are at increased risk of contaminant release during natural disasters, posing serious threats to nearby communities. To investigate this issue, we employed an advanced laboratory flood simulator to impose arsenic-contaminated sediments to turbulent flooding events. We further monitored changes in arsenic collocation and solid-phase

While there is compelling evidence of the association between occupational exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and risk of breast cancer (BC), findings on PAH dietary exposure are less consistent. The present study aims to evaluate the association between PAH dietary intake and BC risk.

Although previous epidemiological studies have reported the effects of fetal exposure to phthalates and phenols on birth outcomes, evidence is still limited. The objective of this study was to investigate whether prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals [EDCs; phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA)] is associated with birth outcomes and whether there are sex-specific effects.

Low emission zones (LEZ) manage traffic entering cities by granting access only to vehicles that meet certain emission standards. This study evaluated if implementation of LEZs in Antwerp (2017) and Brussels (2018) improved air pollution within the boundaries of the defined zones, if spatial spillover effects occurred, if socioeconomic inequality in air pollution exposure changed over time, and if

Recent climate changes have resulted in a rising frequency of extreme cold events that take place during the warm season. Few studies have investigated the impact of these warm-season cold spells on cardiovascular health. Here, we aimed to investigate the potential relationship between exposure to relatively low temperature exposure during the warm season and stroke risk.

Extreme heat events have led to significant human mortality and morbidity across all regions of the world, with the risk of heat stress among residents steadily increasing. In response, there is a growing need for early warning systems to help individuals plan their activities to mitigate these risks. This study aims to develop a Heat Stress Risk Index Forecast (HSRIF) system, currently being prototyped

Wildfire events in the US are becoming more frequent and more intensive due to climate change. Fire smoke can significantly contribute to ambient PM2.5 (PM2.5, particles smaller than 2.5 µm in diameter) levels and alter its chemical composition. An emerging body of literature has linked COPD mortality and episodic wildfire smoke exposure, but studies on the effect of long-term fire smoke exposure is

Risk-of-bias tools are increasingly used as part of systematic reviews, to help make a uniform evaluation of study quality across a variety of studies (NASEM 2021). Several well-known tools, including OHAT and the Navigation Guide, are used to evaluate observational epidemiologic studies (OHAT 2019, Woodruff and Sutton, 2014).

Rapid aging significantly increases Japan’s population vulnerability to severe heat stress, yet the precise impact on heat stroke-related morbidity remains unclear. This study integrates multiple datasets and develops predictive models for daily heat stroke-related emergency ambulance dispatches (HT-EADs) among younger and older populations in Japan for 2010–2019. By adjusting the proportion of older

We are grateful to Steenland et al. for their contributions to the development of ROBINS-E and regret their decision not to participate as authors on the resulting paper (Higgins et al., 2024). Differences of opinion are inevitable and should be openly debated, so we welcome Steenland et al.’s commentary (Steenland et al., 2025).

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) is a key crop for bioenergy production due to its high productivity in tropical and subtropical climates. Despite this economic importance, there is currently no information available on the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during the growth phase of this crop. This is despite the fact that the sustainability of sugarcane cultivation has been questioned

Traffic emission is a major source of ambient fine particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) pollution. However, little is known about the global population exposure to traffic-sourced PM2.5 at high spatiotemporal resolutions. This study, utilizing chemical transport and machine learning models, estimated global daily traffic-sourced PM2.5 at a 0.25° × 0.25° spatial resolution

The authors regret that the first affiliation's laboratory name was incorrectly stated in the original publication. The laboratory name in the first affiliation should be updated from “State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Satellite Remote Sensing, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences” to “State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Aerospace

In Mediterranean countries like Cyprus, extreme temperatures and especially heatwaves during summer months are increasingly common, leading to heightened bio-climatic stress. While coldwaves are less frequent and understudied in this region, they still pose significant health risks. This study utilizes temperature data from ERA5–Land in conjunction with mortality and hospitalization data from Cyprus

Heat exposure has been identified as a significant contributory factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases, but the biological mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated. We conducted a randomized crossover trial in healthy adults in Shanghai, China. Each subject was alternatively exposed to moderate temperature (22 °C) and elevated temperature (32 °C) in a chamber for 2 h in random order. Blood

The authors of the article with the title “Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure on male fertility: A systematic review of experimental studies on non-human mammals and human sperm in vitro” regret to report a few inconsistencies detected in the article after its publication, due to errors that inadvertently occurred in the extraction of the original data and in the misfiling

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke has been linked to immune dysregulation underlying multiple health conditions, but data on the long-term effects of these exposures during gestation are lacking. Smoke PM2.5 from wildfires occurring in urban areas is of particular concern because it can carry persistent chemicals within household furniture or soil, as well as polyaromatic

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to human, animal, and crop health. AMR can be directly selected for by antibiotics, and indirectly co-selected for by biocides and metals, at environmentally relevant concentrations. Some evidence suggests that non-antibiotic drugs (NADs) can co-select for AMR, but previous work focused on exposing single model bacterial species to predominately high

Urban heat island (UHI), attributed to rapid urbanization, might be a latent modifiable risk factor for human health, yet little is known about whether UHI puts a strain on public mental health. This study aimed to assess the effect of the summer UHI on mental health.