Wuhan Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases

Engineering a Single-Plasmid Dual-Pigment Escherichia coli Biosensor for Simultaneous Colorimetric Detection of Pb(II) and Hg(II)

Abstract This work presents an engineered single-plasmid, dual-pigment whole-cell biosensor for simultaneous colorimetric detection of Pb(II) and Hg(II). To address the challenge of signal interference in cocontaminated environmental samples, a Pb(II)-responsive PbrR regulatory m...

Diagnostic and prognostic performance of biomarkers for pneumoconiosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The global incidence of pneumoconiosis is rising, significantly impacting individuals' quality of life. While traditional symptomatic treatments have shown some therapeutic effects, understanding underlying risk factors and biomarkers is crucial for better management. This meta-a...