Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Weixiao Qi"
- Weixiao Qi's recent research primarily focuses on the environmental and health impacts of anthropogenic activities on aquatic ecosystems, particularly in the Yangtze River Basin, assessing changes in microbial communities, contaminant transport, and public health risks associated with chemical exposure.
- His studies reveal significant alterations in the microbial composition and nitrogen cycling due to factors such as dam construction, wastewater treatment, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the implications for ecosystem health and nutrient dynamics.
- Qi's work also addresses the risks posed by pharmaceutical transformation products following chlorination in wastewater processes, identifying potential neurotoxic effects and evolving ecological risks associated with common antiviral drugs.