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Size-dependent translocation of polystyrene nanoplastics across biological barriers in mammals

Previous studies on biodistribution of microplastics showed discrepancies. This study provides quantitative data to date on how nanoplastics distribute and eliminate from the body using carbon-14-radiolabelled particles in rats.

Hong-Jie Zhang
Sicheng Li
Ai-Jun Miao
ResearchOpen Access26 Dec 2025
Nature Communications

Volume: 17, P: 1-10
Intestinal crypt microbiota modulates intestinal stem cell turnover and tumorigenesis via indole acetic acid

Intestinal crypt-resident Acinetobacter radioresistens secretes indole acetic acid which activates an Ahr-Wnt-β-catenin-EphB2 signalling axis to promote intestinal stem cell homeostasis and prevent tumour initiation and colorectal cancer.

Shuning Zhang
Lihua Peng
Parag Kundu
Research19 Feb 2025
Nature Microbiology

Volume: 10, P: 765-783
A targeted vector for brain endothelial cell gene delivery and cerebrovascular malformation modelling

A recombinant adeno-associated virus system for restricted gene expression in brain endothelial cells enables cerebrovascular disease modelling.

Jun-Liszt Li
Zhanying Bi
Woo-ping Ge
ResearchOpen Access29 Oct 2025
Nature Biomedical Engineering

P: 1-21
Leaf absorption contributes to accumulation of microplastics in plants

Absorption and accumulation of atmospheric microplastics by plant leaves occurs widely in the environment.

Ye Li
Junjie Zhang
Lei Wang
Research09 Apr 2025
Nature

Volume: 641, P: 666-673
Methylmercury formation in water triggered by light-independent plastic weathering

Abiotic methylation triggered by plastic debris can occur independently of light conditions and therefore drive methylmercury formation in dark waters, according to an experimental study combined with density functional theory calculations.

Yingnan Huang
Cun Liu
Baoshan Xing
Research08 Aug 2025
Nature Geoscience

Volume: 18, P: 862-868
Author Correction: Steam disinfection releases micro(nano)plastics from silicone-rubber baby teats as examined by optical photothermal infrared microspectroscopy

Yu Su
Xi Hu
Rong Ji
Amendments and Corrections31 May 2022
Nature Nanotechnology

Volume: 17, P: 672
Phytotoxic Mechanism of Nanoparticles: Destruction of Chloroplasts and Vascular Bundles and Alteration of Nutrient Absorption

Le Van Nhan
Chuanxin Ma
Liming Liu
ResearchOpen Access25 Jun 2015
Scientific Reports

Volume: 5, P: 1-13
Investigation of the Adsorption Characteristics of Antimony, Cadmium, and Lead by Nano- and Microparticle Titania

Jared Zia
Dula Amarasiriwardena
Baoshan Xing
MultimediaOpen Access01 Sept 2009
Nature Precedings

P: 1
Mechanistic evaluation of enhanced graphene toxicity to Bacillus induced by humic acid adsorption

Wide use of graphene nanosheets has raised concerns about the potential for environmental toxicity. Here, the authors explore the use of humic acid, traditionally considered to reduce graphene nanosheet toxicity, and show the coating has increased toxicity to model bacteria.

Xuejiao Zhang
Jin Zeng
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access03 Jan 2025
Nature Communications

Volume: 16, P: 1-12
Publisher Correction: Intestinal crypt microbiota modulates intestinal stem cell turnover and tumorigenesis via indole acetic acid

Shuning Zhang
Lihua Peng
Parag Kundu
Amendments and Corrections06 Mar 2025
Nature Microbiology

Volume: 10, P: 1259
Capturing, enriching and detecting nanoplastics in water based on optical manipulation, surface-enhanced Raman scattering and microfluidics

The use of an optical manipulation set-up combined with the high sensitivity of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy allows the simultaneous enrichment and detection of nanoplastics. This technique has great potential for the analysis of trace amounts of nanoplastics in natural waters.

Xiaofeng Shi
Tianyu Mao
Baoshan Xing
Research01 Apr 2025
Nature Water

Volume: 3, P: 449-460
Distribution of different surface modified carbon dots in pumpkin seedlings

Kun Qian
Huiyuan Guo
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access22 May 2018
Scientific Reports

Volume: 8, P: 1-9
Substantial halogenated organic chemicals stored in permafrost soils on the Tibetan Plateau

Chemical analyses show permafrost soils on the Tibetan Plateau contain large amounts of halogenated organic chemicals that could be remobilized in a changing climate.

Xiaojing Zhu
Fan Yang
Jan Schwarzbauer
Research23 Oct 2023
Nature Geoscience

Volume: 16, P: 989-996
Microplastic fragmentation by rotifers in aquatic ecosystems contributes to global nanoplastic pollution

Here the authors show that the trophi or jaws of the chitinous masticatory apparatus of marine and freshwater zooplankton rotifers can grind microplastics, independent of polymer composition, and generate particulate nanoplastics, which may accelerate the nanoplastic flux in global surface waters.

Jian Zhao
Ruyi Lan
Baoshan Xing
Research09 Nov 2023
Nature Nanotechnology

Volume: 19, P: 406-414
Steam disinfection releases micro(nano)plastics from silicone-rubber baby teats as examined by optical photothermal infrared microspectroscopy

Steam disinfection of silicone-rubber baby teats can lead to steam etching and chemical modification of the teat surface. This can release micro- and nanoplastics and result in ingestion. The results suggested that by the age of one year, a baby could ingest more than 600,000 microplastics.

Yu Su
Xi Hu
Rong Ji
Research11 Nov 2021
Nature Nanotechnology

Volume: 17, P: 76-85
Advanced material modulation of nutritional and phytohormone status alleviates damage from soybean sudden death syndrome

Foliar application of different forms of nanoscale copper to plant seedlings induces material-specific biochemical and molecular changes in root tissue that stimulate plant defence against soybean sudden death syndrome.

Chuanxin Ma
Jaya Borgatta
Jason Christopher White
Research19 Oct 2020
Nature Nanotechnology

Volume: 15, P: 1033-1042
Concentration-dependent polyparameter linear free energy relationships to predict organic compound sorption on carbon nanotubes

Qing Zhao
Kun Yang
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access27 Jan 2014
Scientific Reports

Volume: 4, P: 1-7
Organic matter source and degradation as revealed by molecular biomarkers in agricultural soils of Yuanyang terrace

Fangfang Li
Bo Pan
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access05 Jun 2015
Scientific Reports

Volume: 5, P: 1-9
Engineered nanomaterials reduce metal(loid) accumulation and enhance staple food production for sustainable agriculture

Nanomaterials positively impact staple food biomass production, reducing metal(loid) accumulation and mitigating oxidative damage in plants under stress conditions. This study provides practical insights into evaluating various nanomaterial application approaches, highlighting their potential for promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food safety.

Yini Cao
Chuanxin Ma
Baoshan Xing
Research11 Oct 2024
Nature Food

Volume: 5, P: 951-962
Detection and characterization of microplastics and nanoplastics in biological samples

Despite microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) being identified in different organisms and humans, current detection and characterization techniques are mainly tailored for environmental samples. In this Review, the authors highlight strategies to improve workflows of digestion, separation, enrichment, detection and analysis of MNPs in biological samples, and discuss the presence of MNPs in the human body.

Jian Zhao
Ruyi Lan
Baoshan Xing
Reviews21 Jul 2025
Nature Reviews Bioengineering

Volume: 3, P: 1019-1033
Application of selenium-engineered nanomaterials to paddy soil promote rice production by improving soil health

Rice production increased by almost 11% due to optimized rhizosphere microbial community, improved efficiency of nitrogen use, and modulated plant hormone, when selenium-engineered nanomaterials were added to paddy soil, according to pot and field experiments conducted in China.

Chuanxi Wang
Bingxu Cheng
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access10 Jun 2025
Communications Earth & Environment

Volume: 6, P: 1-9
Differentially charged nanoplastics demonstrate distinct accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana

The accumulation of nanoplastics in terrestrial plants is directly linked to the nanoparticles’ charge and can have ecological effects and implications for agricultural sustainability and food safety.

Xiao-Dong Sun
Xian-Zheng Yuan
Baoshan Xing
Research22 Jun 2020
Nature Nanotechnology

Volume: 15, P: 755-760
Effect of hydro-oleophobic perfluorocarbon chain on interfacial behavior and mechanism of perfluorooctane sulfonate in oil-water mixture

Pingping Meng
Shubo Deng
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access16 Mar 2017
Scientific Reports

Volume: 7, P: 1-11
Substantial burial of terrestrial microplastics in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China

Small microplastics are preferentially retained in Three Gorges Reservoir sediments and the dam likely substantially reduces the microplastic flux in the Yangtze River, according to sedimentary analyses from the upper and lower reaches of the Three Gorges Dam, China between 2008 and 2020.

Bo Gao
Yalan Chen
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access14 Feb 2023
Communications Earth & Environment

Volume: 4, P: 1-9
Micronutrients decline under long-term tillage and nitrogen fertilization

Santosh Shiwakoti
Valtcho D. Zheljazkov
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access19 Aug 2019
Scientific Reports

Volume: 9, P: 1-9
Macronutrient in soils and wheat from long-term agroexperiments reflects variations in residue and fertilizer inputs

Santosh Shiwakoti
Valtcho D. Zheljazkov
Tess Astatkie
ResearchOpen Access24 Feb 2020
Scientific Reports

Volume: 10, P: 1-9
Isolation and Characterization of Chinese Standard Fulvic Acid Sub-fractions Separated from Forest Soil by Stepwise Elution with Pyrophosphate Buffer

Yingchen Bai
Fengchang Wu
John P. Giesy
ResearchOpen Access04 Mar 2015
Scientific Reports

Volume: 5, P: 1-8
Catechol degradation on hematite/silica–gas interface as affected by gas composition and the formation of environmentally persistent free radicals

Hao Li
Huiying Guo
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access15 Apr 2016
Scientific Reports

Volume: 6, P: 1-9
Properties of the plant- and manure-derived biochars and their sorption of dibutyl phthalate and phenanthrene

Mengyi Qiu
Ke Sun
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access13 Jun 2014
Scientific Reports

Volume: 4, P: 1-10
Citric Acid Enhanced Copper Removal by a Novel Multi-amines Decorated Resin

Chen Ling
Fuqiang Liu
Baoshan Xing
ResearchOpen Access12 May 2015
Scientific Reports

Volume: 5, P: 1-12
Dependence of Plant Uptake and Diffusion of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on the Leaf Surface Morphology and Micro-structures of Cuticular Waxes

Qingqing Li
Yungui Li
Baoliang Chen
ResearchOpen Access10 Apr 2017
Scientific Reports

Volume: 7, P: 1-11

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Size-dependent translocation of polystyrene nanoplastics across biological barriers in mammals

Intestinal crypt microbiota modulates intestinal stem cell turnover and tumorigenesis via indole acetic acid

A targeted vector for brain endothelial cell gene delivery and cerebrovascular malformation modelling

Leaf absorption contributes to accumulation of microplastics in plants

Methylmercury formation in water triggered by light-independent plastic weathering

Author Correction: Steam disinfection releases micro(nano)plastics from silicone-rubber baby teats as examined by optical photothermal infrared microspectroscopy

Phytotoxic Mechanism of Nanoparticles: Destruction of Chloroplasts and Vascular Bundles and Alteration of Nutrient Absorption

Investigation of the Adsorption Characteristics of Antimony, Cadmium, and Lead by Nano- and Microparticle Titania

Mechanistic evaluation of enhanced graphene toxicity to Bacillus induced by humic acid adsorption

Publisher Correction: Intestinal crypt microbiota modulates intestinal stem cell turnover and tumorigenesis via indole acetic acid

Capturing, enriching and detecting nanoplastics in water based on optical manipulation, surface-enhanced Raman scattering and microfluidics

Distribution of different surface modified carbon dots in pumpkin seedlings

Substantial halogenated organic chemicals stored in permafrost soils on the Tibetan Plateau

Microplastic fragmentation by rotifers in aquatic ecosystems contributes to global nanoplastic pollution

Steam disinfection releases micro(nano)plastics from silicone-rubber baby teats as examined by optical photothermal infrared microspectroscopy

Advanced material modulation of nutritional and phytohormone status alleviates damage from soybean sudden death syndrome

Concentration-dependent polyparameter linear free energy relationships to predict organic compound sorption on carbon nanotubes

Organic matter source and degradation as revealed by molecular biomarkers in agricultural soils of Yuanyang terrace

Engineered nanomaterials reduce metal(loid) accumulation and enhance staple food production for sustainable agriculture

Detection and characterization of microplastics and nanoplastics in biological samples

Application of selenium-engineered nanomaterials to paddy soil promote rice production by improving soil health

Differentially charged nanoplastics demonstrate distinct accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana

Effect of hydro-oleophobic perfluorocarbon chain on interfacial behavior and mechanism of perfluorooctane sulfonate in oil-water mixture

Substantial burial of terrestrial microplastics in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China

Micronutrients decline under long-term tillage and nitrogen fertilization

Macronutrient in soils and wheat from long-term agroexperiments reflects variations in residue and fertilizer inputs

Isolation and Characterization of Chinese Standard Fulvic Acid Sub-fractions Separated from Forest Soil by Stepwise Elution with Pyrophosphate Buffer

Catechol degradation on hematite/silica–gas interface as affected by gas composition and the formation of environmentally persistent free radicals

Properties of the plant- and manure-derived biochars and their sorption of dibutyl phthalate and phenanthrene

Citric Acid Enhanced Copper Removal by a Novel Multi-amines Decorated Resin

Dependence of Plant Uptake and Diffusion of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on the Leaf Surface Morphology and Micro-structures of Cuticular Waxes

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