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Evolutionary adaptations to mercury pollution in avian bioindicators

Project description

How birds in the Amazon survive sublethal exposure to mercury

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in the air, water and soil. Exposure to mercury (even small amounts) may cause serious health problems, and it is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. The World Health Organization considers mercury one of the top 10 chemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern. The EU-funded AMAZON_MERCURY project will study the impact of human-induced environmental pollution of mercury that bioaccumulates in aquatic ecosystems and causes neurological, physiological, immunological and reproductive damage to wildlife. Specifically, it will focus on the evolutionary changes induced by long-term exposure to mercury pollution in wild populations of important avian bio-indicators in the Amazon using powerful advanced genomic analyses.

Coordinator

KOBENHAVNS UNIVERSITET
Net EU contribution
€ 286 921,92
Address
Norregade 10
1165 Kobenhavn
Denmark

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Region
Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00

Partners (1)

Partner

Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
United States
Net EU contribution
€ 0,00
Address
Franklin Street 1111 12 Floor
94607 Oakland Ca

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Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 177 265,92