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Pollutants Disrupt Mitochondrial Function in Seabirds
Researchers: Dell’Omo, petra Quillfeldt, Paco Bustamante, and Stefania Casagrande contributed equally to this work.
Publication: environment & Health, published online December 22, 2025.
DOI: 10.1021/envhealth.5c00297
summary:
A study conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence has found that common environmental pollutants,specifically mercury and certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS – often referred to as “forever chemicals”),negatively impact the function of mitochondria in wild Scopoli’s shearwaters (Calonectris diomedea).The research team sampled breeding adults over two seasons on the island of Linosa, Italy, to measure levels of mercury, PFAS, and mitochondrial function.The findings suggest that exposure to these pollutants disrupts cellular energy production, perhaps affecting the health and reproductive success of these seabirds.
Key findings:
* exposure to mercury and PFAS impairs mitochondrial function in Scopoli’s shearwaters.
* The study was conducted on breeding adults sampled over two seasons on linosa, Italy.
* The research highlights the bioaccumulation of pollutants in marine ecosystems and their impact on wildlife.
Further Information:
* Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (Research group website – general institute link as specific group link was missing)
Images:
* Image 1: Researchers examining a Scopoli’s shearwater. (Copyright: © MPI for Biological Intelligence / Guadalupe Lopez-Nava) – Link to larger image
* Image 2: Researchers sampling birds on Linosa. (Copyright: © MPI for Biological Intelligence / Guadalupe Lopez-Nava) – Link to larger image
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Keywords:
Biology, marine environment, climate change, ecology, environmental pollution, PFAS, mercury, mitochondria, seabirds, Scopoli’s shearwater, research results, scientific publication.
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* Scopoli’s Shearwater Scientific Name: Added the scientific name (Calonectris diomedea) for clarity.
* Linosa Location: Confirmed Linosa is an Italian island.
* Max Planck Institute Link: Provided a general link to the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence as the specific research group link was missing.
* PFAS Definition: Expanded “PFAS” to “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances” and added the common term “forever chemicals” for better understanding.
* Image Links: Included direct links to the larger versions of the images.
* Keywords: Expanded the keyword list for better searchability.
* Removed unnecessary HTML tags: Cleaned up the text for readability.
* Date: The provided date was a timestamp, I have removed it as it is not relevant to the core information.
Disclaimer: I have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this revised text based on the information available as of today, january 9, 2024.However, scientific information is constantly evolving, and it’s always best to consult the original publication for the most up-to-date details.