Disease: Heavy metal pollution

Immobilization of Lead and Zinc in Tailings Sand Using a Stabilizer Synthesized from Granite Sawdust for Mine Remediation

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This research addresses the environmental problem of granite sawdust waste from stone processing and mining tailings containing lead and zinc. Scientists developed a new material called GFAS by transforming granite sawdust into a zeolite-based stabilizer that effectively traps and immobilizes heavy metals in mining waste. This sustainable approach, called waste-treats-waste, reduces the mobility of dangerous metals, protecting soil and water from contamination.

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Use of Anaerobic Digestate Inoculated with Fungi as a Soil Amendment for Soil Remediation: A Systematic Review

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This research examines how using fungi-treated digestate (a byproduct from biogas production) can clean polluted soil more effectively than using either alone. The study shows that combining digestate with fungi successfully removes heavy metals like lead and cadmium from soil while promoting plant growth. The best results came from using digestate made from cattle manure. This approach offers an affordable and sustainable way to restore contaminated soils.

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Impact of energy metabolism pathways in promoting phytoremediation of cadmium contamination by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bam1

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Researchers developed genetically modified bacteria (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) that produce more energy to better survive in cadmium-contaminated soil. These enhanced bacteria can then help tomato plants absorb and remove cadmium pollution from the soil more effectively. The best-performing modified strain increased cadmium accumulation in tomatoes by nearly 1.9 times compared to the original bacteria, offering a promising biological solution for cleaning contaminated agricultural soils.

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Diversity and Ecology of Fungi from Underexplored and Extreme Environments

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This editorial introduces a special issue on fungi that survive in harsh environments like deserts, salty water, polar regions, and polluted sites. Scientists are discovering that these remarkable fungi can help clean up contaminated soil, support plant growth under stress, and may have pharmaceutical uses. The research brings together classical mycology with modern genetic techniques to unlock the untapped potential of these extreme-environment fungi.

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