David J Beale, Thao V Nguyen, Utpal Bose, Rohan Shah, Joost Laurus Dinant Nelis, Sally Stockwell, James A Broadbent, Sandra Nilsson, Rahul Rane, Leon Court, Damian C Lettoof, Gunjan Pandey, Thomas K Walsh, Stephanie Shaw, Josh Llinas, Duncan Limpus, Colin Limpus, Christoph Braun, Brenda Baddiley, Suzanne Vardy
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose a threat to organisms and ecosystems due to their persistent nature. Ecotoxicology endpoints used in regulatory guidelines may not reflect multiple, low-level but persistent stressors. This study examines the biological effects of PFAS on Eastern short-necked turtles in Queensland, Australia. In this study, blood samples were collected and analysed for PFAS, hormone levels, and functional omics endpoints. High levels of PFAS were found in turtles at the impacted site, with PFOS being the dominant constituent...
March 15, 2024: Science of the Total Environment