Centuries of human activities, particularly housing and transportation practices from the late
19th century through the 1980's, dispersed hundreds of millions of tons of lead into our …

Our brain is constantly shaped by our immediate environments, and while some effects are
transient, some have long-term consequences. Therefore, it is critical to identify which …

Background Microbe–virus interactions have broad implications on the composition,
function, and evolution of microbiomes. Elucidating the effects of environmental stresses on …

Lead has been used for thousands of years in different anthropogenic activities thanks to its
unique properties that allow for many applications such as the manufacturing of drinking …

(1) Background: Leaded petrol became a worldwide vehicle fuel during the 20th century.
While leaded petrol was totally banned on 30 August 2021, its lead (Pb) dust legacy remains …

This review article focuses on lead (Pb), one of the most ubiquitous and harmful toxicants
found in soil. Our objective is to address misconceptions regarding the ability of plants to …

The response of soil microbes to heavy metal pollution provides a metric to evaluate the soil
health and ecological risks associated with heavy metal contamination. However, a …

This study characterizes potential soil lead (Pb) exposure risk at the household scale in
Greensboro, North Carolina, using an innovative combination of field sampling, statistical …

Public health measures necessary to counteract the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic have resulted in dramatic changes in the physical and social environments within …

In many urban areas, elevated soil lead (Pb) concentrations are indicators of community-
level Pb exposure. Here, we examine the spatial distribution and speciation of legacy soil Pb …