Publications by authors named "Robin Stift"
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- Modern wastewater treatment plants often fail to fully eliminate micropollutants, leading to potential harm for aquatic life due to residual pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
- In a study using the freshwater amphipod Gammarus fossarum, researchers explored how parasite infections (specifically by Polymorphus minutus) might interact with these pollutants.
- Findings revealed that while mortality rates were similar across different exposure conditions, infected G. fossarum showed increased biomarker levels and greater locomotor activity, suggesting that parasites may exacerbate the effects of chemical stressors in environmental assessments.
