Publications by authors named "Gregory T Connock"
Article Synopsis
- Tocopherols are important antioxidants in photosynthetic organisms, but their widespread presence makes them less useful as paleoenvironmental indicators, and traditional analysis methods are challenging.
- A study of black shale from the Demerara Rise during the Oceanic Anoxic Event 2 (OAE-2) examined tocopherols and their derivatives using advanced mass spectrometry, discovering new compounds like tocopherol quinones.
- The research found that increased tocopherol levels during OAE-2 could be linked to environmental changes that heightened oxidative stress and improved preservation due to anoxic conditions, suggesting significant insights into ancient photosynthetic life and their adaptations.
