Author Description

Environmental pollution has emerged as a significant risk that endangers both human health and ecosystems. Various environmental pollutants have been linked to a wide range of toxicity and health outcomes, closely associated with numerous human diseases. Despite this, our understanding of the genetic mechanisms and epigenetic modifications brought about by environmental pollutants on human health remains limited. There is an urgent need to investigate the adverse effects of environmental pollutants on human health, unravel the underlying mechanisms, and assess public health risks. Of particular concern are the emerging pollutants, as they progressively pose greater hazards to human health and the environment. It is necessary to thoroughly examine exposure assessment and health effects related to various environmental pollutants. Furthermore, it is very important for the identification of genetic and epigenetic biomarkers when exposed to environmental pollutants. Thus, this Research Topic serves as a platform to shed light on advanced mechanisms of toxicity, public health risk assessment, innovative control methods, and novel processes for both traditional and emerging pollutants.