In recent years, the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease has garnered significant attention. Research indicates that gut microbial dysbiosis is closely associated with various chronic diseases, such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Diet, as a critical factor influencing the gut micr...
Uranium (U) is a radioactive element widely present in the environment, primarily existing in its hexavalent (U(VI)) and tetravalent (U(IV)) oxidation states. Under oxidizing conditions, U(VI) is the dominant stable form, while under reducing conditions, U(VI) can be reduced to U(IV). This reduction process can occur through abiotic pathways (e.g.,...
Molybdenum (Mo) is one of the most abundant trace metals in the ocean, and its distinct behavior under different redox conditions makes it an effective indicator of paleoceanographic redox conditions. Particularly in anoxic and sulfidic environments, the speciation and behavior of Mo differ significantly from those in oxic environments. However, th...
Selenium (Selenium) is an essential trace element widely found in nature and involved in various biological metabolic processes. However, when selenium concentrations are too high, they can cause severe toxic effects on humans, animals, and the environment. Industrial activities, especially coal combustion in coal-fired power plants, are one of the...
Soil is the product of terrestrial biogeochemical processes and an essential foundation for human survival. Microorganisms endow soil with life properties and drive the biogeochemical cycles within it. Microorganisms play a crucial role in improving soil structure, enhancing fertility, controlling pollution, and responding to global climate change....
Magnetotactic Bacteria (MTB) are a group of microorganisms capable of biomineralizing magnetosomes. Magnetosomes are membrane-bound magnetic nanocrystals primarily composed of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) or greigite (Fe₃S₄). These magnetosomes are arranged in chains or specific orientations within bacterial cells, endowing the bacteria with a magnetic dipole...
Iron (Fe) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, widely present in soils and sediments, and participates in global carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles. The redox reactions of iron play a crucial role in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in the processes of iron oxidation and reduction. Iron minerals, especially mixed-valent iron minerals ...
Hydraulic fracturing is a technique used to extract natural gas from unconventional reservoirs, but it generates large volumes of flowback and produced water. These waters contain complex mixtures of organic and inorganic constituents, particularly the solids associated with these fluids, which are often rich in iron (Fe), toxic organics, heavy met...
Academic Background The widespread use and improper disposal of chlorinated solvents (such as perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene) have led to severe contamination of soil and groundwater worldwide. These pollutants not only threaten groundwater security but may also affect human health through the food chain. Although traditional microbial red...
Academic Background Pregnant women undergo significant physiological changes in their cardiovascular system to meet the increased physiological demands during pregnancy. Among these changes, an increase in resting heart rate (HR) is common, typically rising by 10-20 beats per minute. However, this increase in HR can lead to the onset or exacerbatio...