Author: Leonardo

Interaction between dietary selenium and methylmercury on growth performance, deposition and health parameters in rainbow trout fed selenium-rich tuna-based diets or selenium-poor plant-based diets

Aquaculture DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739550 Multipartner research article (INRAE, IPREM-CNRS, IMR) Abstract This study evaluated the effect of dietary mercury (Hg) and selenium (Se) sources and levels on growth performance, Hg and Se accumulation, pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and global health parameters in rainbow trout juveniles. A 6-month feeding trial was carried out with a control plant-based diet (containing analyzed Se and […]

MERFISH field sampling in Amazon region

First field sampling in the Amazon region organised by USP team, lead by Pr. Fernando Barbosa Jr. with the participation of CNRS scientists during October 2022.

The 2nd ISO-FOOD Symposium will take place from the 23rd – 26th April 2023 and will be hosting a Science Cafe on Tuesday 25th.

On Sunday 23rd, guests will be able to register between 15:00 – 19:00. From 19:00 onwards will be the official welcome party for the event. Click here for the full programme for the event: https://www.isofood2023.si/uploads/common/1680820527_IsoFood_2023_FinalProgramme_01.pdf From 14:00 – 15:30 on Tuesday 25th April the Symposium will be holding a Science Cafe event: MERFISH What is […]

Simple and rapid formic acid sample treatment for the isolation of HgSe nanoparticles from animal tissues

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Analytica Chimica Acta DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2023.340952 Multipartner research article (IPREM-CNRS, UCM, CEBC, LIENS) Abstract The present work explores for the first time the potential of formic acid on the extraction of tiemannite (HgSe) nanoparticles from seabird tissues, in particular giant petrels. Mercury (Hg) is considered one of the top ten chemicals of major public health concern. […]

First Time Identification of Selenoneine in Seabirds and Its Potential Role in Mercury Detoxification

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Environmental Science & Technology DOI https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c04966 Multipartner research article (IPREM-CNRS, PS Analytical, CEBC, LIENS) Abstract Birds are principally exposed to selenium (Se) through their diet. In long-lived and top predator seabirds, such as the giant petrel, extremely high concentrations of Se are found. Selenium speciation in biota has aroused great interest in recent years; however, […]

Lessons learned for communication and stakeholder engagement

December 5th 2022 During the MERFISH secondment in the UK (in Europe for Business ) in the framework of the WP5 Communication, outreach and networking activities, Ms Tina Vrabec from the Institute Jozef Stefan, Slovenia had several meetings for learning activities related to the following themes: he feedback was positive and constructive and allowed both […]

MERFISH Project Partner USP Hosts International Workshop in São Paulo

MERFISH Project Partner USP Hosts International Workshop in São Paulo

The University of São Paulo, a member of the MERFISH Project consortium, this month hosted an International Workshop in Environmental Metallomics in the framework of the project. The workshop, which took place from 5th -11th August, was attended by Project Coordinator Zoyne Pedrero Zayas from CNRS and Laurent Ouerdane from IPREM, who are currently on […]