Disease: chromium toxicity

Functional genomic analysis of Bacillus cereus BC4 strain for chromium remediation in contaminated soil

Scientists discovered a bacterium called Bacillus cereus BC4 that can remove dangerous chromium from contaminated soil very effectively. By sequencing the bacteria’s genes, they found specific proteins that help it break down and transport chromium, converting the toxic form into a less harmful version. This research could help clean up polluted soils and restore damaged ecosystems, offering a natural and sustainable approach to environmental cleanup.

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Biological approaches to mitigate heavy metal pollution from battery production effluents: advances, challenges, and perspectives

Battery factories produce dirty water containing harmful heavy metals like lead and cadmium. Instead of using expensive chemical treatments, scientists are finding natural ways to clean this water using plants, bacteria, and other living organisms. These biological methods can remove up to 99% of the metals and are better for the environment. This review examines all these natural cleaning methods and suggests ways to make battery production cleaner and safer.

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A Biorefinery Approach Integrating Lipid and EPS Augmentation Along with Cr (III) Mitigation by Chlorella minutissima

This research demonstrates that a common freshwater microalga called Chlorella minutissima can effectively remove toxic chromium from contaminated water while simultaneously producing high-quality biodiesel fuel and useful plant compounds. The microalga survives chromium exposure by activating powerful internal defense systems that protect it from oxidative stress. This integrated approach offers a sustainable solution to environmental contamination while generating renewable energy, supporting the transition to a circular economy.

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Molecular mechanisms of metal toxicity and transcriptional/post-transcriptional regulation in plant model systems

Plants face serious damage from heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic, and chromium in contaminated soils and water. Scientists are discovering how plants defend themselves through changes in gene expression, special proteins that trap metals, and modifications to their DNA that control stress response genes. Understanding these natural defense mechanisms could help us develop crops that survive in polluted environments and remove heavy metals from contaminated areas, making food safer and protecting human health.

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