Deepshikha Datta

Underrecognized routes of microplastic exposure in gestating women and neonates – A focused review on sources, risks, alternative interventions and control

During the critical phases of pregnancy, plastic exposure imposes risks to the health of the mother and the developing embryo. Recent reports revealing the occurrence of Microplastics (MPs) in different body fluids, including blood, urine, and sputum, have left the scientific com...

Unlocking the potential of agro-industrial wastes as valorizable substrates for bacterial carotenoid production – A comprehensive review

The sustainable production of valorizable bacterial metabolites, such as carotenoids, using inexpensive substrates or waste materials, including agrowaste, faces several challenges. Research in this area needs to gain momentum to achieve green goals for a better tomorrow. Efficie...