Anti-Therapeutic Action: Pesticide toxicity

The microbial strategies for the management of chemical pesticides: A comprehensive review

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Chemical pesticides used to protect crops contaminate soil and water, harming both ecosystems and human health. Scientists have discovered that specific microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, and algae—can naturally break down these harmful pesticides into harmless substances. By using advanced technologies to understand how these microbes work and even genetically enhancing them, researchers are developing sustainable solutions to clean up pesticide-contaminated environments without the toxic side effects of traditional cleanup methods.

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Fruit-Based Fermented Beverages: Contamination Sources and Emerging Technologies Applied to Assure Their Safety

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This review examines safety concerns in popular fermented fruit drinks like wine and cider. It identifies major contamination risks including toxic compounds produced by molds (mycotoxins), harmful byproducts from fermentation (biogenic amines), pesticide residues, heavy metals, and plastic particles. The authors recommend combining traditional safety practices with modern technologies like electric fields and high-pressure treatments to ensure these beverages remain safe to drink while maintaining their health benefits.

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In Vitro and Computational Response of Differential Catalysis by Phlebia brevispora BAFC 633 Laccase in Interaction with 2,4-D and Chlorpyrifos

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Scientists studied how two common pesticides (2,4-D and chlorpyrifos) interact with an enzyme called laccase produced by a white rot fungus. Using laboratory tests and computer simulations, they found that the fungus can survive exposure to these pesticides while still producing active laccase. Importantly, chlorpyrifos actually increased the enzyme’s activity, suggesting it could be useful for breaking down pesticide-contaminated soil and water.

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