
The Metallome in Motion
Insights into Ecosystem and Food Chain Toxicodynamics
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Vandana Singh, Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Gowhar Hamid Dar, Karuna Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 4 2 9 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 4 3 0 0 - 8
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- Offers a multidisciplinary approach, integrating metallomic profiling, molecular toxicology, and environmental science to provide a comprehensive understanding of metal contaminants
- Investigates the epigenetic modifications caused by metals, examining their effects on gene expression and toxicodynamics in biological systems
- Analyzes the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of metals across food chains, from microorganisms to apex predators
- Introduces advanced analytical techniques, including spectroscopic and omics-based methods, to study metal distribution and interactions at the cellular and organismal levels
- Emphasizes global regulatory frameworks and risk assessment models for effectively managing metal contamination in ecosystems and human food chains
2. Toxicodynamics of Metals: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms
3. Geochemical and Anthropogenic Sources of Metal Contaminants
4. Metal Bioavailability: Speciation, Complexation, and Redox Dynamics
5. Metal-Radical Interactions: Synergistic Effects on Food Chain Toxicodynamics
6. Metalloproteins and Metallochaperones: Functional Roles in Toxicodynamics
7. Pathways of Bioaccumulation and Trophic Transfer in Ecosystems
8. Transgenerational Effects of Metal Toxicity in Aquatic and Terrestrial Organisms
9. Hidden Metal Reservoirs in the Food Chain: Soil Microaggregates as Metal Sinks
10. Molecular Mechanisms of Metal-Induced Oxidative Stress and Cytotoxicity
11. Advanced Analytical Approaches in Metallome Profiling
12. Toxicometallomics: Linking Metal Exposure to Biomarkers in humans
13. Metal-Mediated Disruption of Cellular Homeostasis in the Food Chain
14. Metals in Agricultural Systems: Uptake, Translocation, and Accumulation
15. Quantum Effects of Metal Nanoparticles on Cellular Toxicodynamics
16. Risk Assessment and Modeling of Metal Transfer in Food Chains
17. Chronic Dietary Metal Exposure: Mechanisms of Toxicity and Implications for Human Health
18. Regulation of Metal Contaminants in Food and Ecosystems: Global Perspectives
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Vandana Singh
Dr. Vandana Singh, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at School of Allied Health Sciences of Sharda University, holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology. She earned her M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Pune, Pune (India) and then She completed her Ph.D. in Microbiology from Noida International University, Noida (India). With over 14 years of teaching and research experience, her areas of expertise include Medical Microbiology, Environmental microbiology, Food microbiology, Microbial nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Agro-microbes and Microbial biotechnology. Her passion for microbiology is evident in her dedication to producing good-quality research, leading to numerous publications in the form of research articles, review papers, books and book chapters, in peer-reviewed and reputed journals. Her research interests focus on Nanomaterials, Microbial Fuel cells, Wastewater Treatment, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Biotechnology, environment toxicology, Bioremediation of Water and Wastewater Treatment, Nanobiostimulants, Biodegradation, Biofilms production, Biosurfactant production, remediation of pollutants etc. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to applying microbial and biotechnological solutions for sustainable environmental management and public health improvements.
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Rouf Ahmad Bhat
Dr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat pursued his doctorate at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (Division of Environmental Sciences) and is presently working in the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Bhat has been teaching for the past 09 years and is an author of more than 55 research articles (h-index 32; i-index 52; total citation 4000) and 50 chapters and has published more than 50 books with international publishers. Besides, he has worked as an associate environmental expert in World Bank-funded Flood Recovery Project and the environmental support staff in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded development projects.
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Gowhar Hamid Dar
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