Carbon and Nitrogen mediated denitrification modulates the methylation process of mercury in lake sediments

Key Points

• Denitrification modulates the methylation process of mercury in lake sediments, impacting environmental mercury levels.
• The study shows significant changes in mercury methylation related to denitrification involving both carbon and nitrogen levels.
• This analysis of sediment samples across various lakes highlights the interconnectedness of carbon and nitrogen in mercury transformation.
• The findings underscore the need for further exploration of sediment interactions in aquatic systems to mitigate mercury pollution.