Shiel's Lab Anouncements
Stay up to date with the latest breakthroughs, publications, and achievements from the Shiels Lab.
Here, we celebrate the hard work and discoveries that drive our research forward. Whether it’s groundbreaking findings, prestigious awards, or new publications, this is the place to find it all. Check back often to see what’s new in our lab!
Microplastics accumulate in all major organs of the mediterranean loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)
We're thrilled to share that Leah Costello from the Shiels Lab has published groundbreaking research on the impact of microplastics on sea turtles. Her latest work, now available in Marine Environmental Research, provides valuable insights into how these persistent pollutants affect marine life.
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Check out the full study here: DOI:10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107100
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Congratulations, Leah, on this important contribution to marine conservation and microplastic research!
The key characteristics of cardiotoxicity for the pervasive pollutant phenanthrene
Congratulations to Ellie England and Joe Morris on their latest publication in Science of the Total Environment! Their research offers valuable insights into the key characteristics of cardiotoxicity for phenanthrene.
Read the full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133853
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Well done Ellie and Joe!