Biologists have a qualitative understanding of bioaccumulation ... combination of a diet high in lipids and a lipid-hoarding body makes polar bears particularly vulnerable to building up pollutants.

Metal Pollution and Bioaccumulation in Small Mammals; About these AI generated summaries. The pervasive issue of metal pollution has long been a source of concern for wildlife and human health alike.

It's no secret: when we savor a delicious piece of fish or a platter of seafood, we're not just consuming valuable omega-3s and vitamin D. Alongside these benefits come less appetizing ...

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the most common pollutants released into the sea. They negatively affect aquatic ecosystem, but their impact on marine animals has not been ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a new study has found.

Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.

Microplastics – pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters – were found in 55 juvenile northern hogsucker fish in tributaries of the Cheat, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers.

In research performed by an international group of scientists from 2003 to 2005, pesticides and other forms of pollution were found in eight national parks and preserves that were studied ...

Aidah Baloch, a promising PhD scholar from Gwadar who is currently studying at the Ocean University of China, brought laurels to Pakistan by winning the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at the 2025 ...