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MPI for Biological Intelligence @mpiforbi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Uncovering hidden energy strategies in flight: Sex difference in metabolic response of free-flying pigeons. A new study shows that similar movement performance can mask profound physiological differences. Scientific paper: doi.org/10.1098/rsbl... Study by @stefi-casagrande.bsky.social

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MPI for Biological Intelligence @mpiforbi.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

New research provides evidence that mercury and PFAS can influence mitochondrial function in free-living seabirds, highlighting bioenergetics as a sensitive mechanistic link between pollution exposure and organismal health. 🔗 Press release: www.bi.mpg.de/news/2026-01-hau

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Marine pollutants disrupt cellular energy production in seabirds

A new study showed that presence of mercury was linked to inefficient fuel use during energy production in wild birds’ cells, while certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may prevent prote...

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Antoine Stier @antoinestier.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Please repost: 🚨Field assistant position 🐧 We offer a 14-months field assistant position through the French Polar Institute to work on king penguin ecophysiology and behavioral ecology. Requirements: EU citizen < 30yo having experience with harsh fieldwork & wild bird/mammal handling/sampling.

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MPI for Biological Intelligence @mpiforbi.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Blood mitochondrial function is linked to adult flight performance in a songbird. Whereas early-life thyroid hormones show no lasting effects on mitochondria, behavior, or performance. 🔗 Scientific Paper: www.cell.com/iscience/ful... @stefi-casagrande.bsky.social @suviruuskanen.bsky.social

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MPI for Biological Intelligence @mpiforbi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

3 days left to apply for our emerging scientist talk series!! www.bi.mpg.de/ess

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Antoine Stier @antoinestier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Being a co-organizer of the symposium "Avian Mitochondria: Powering Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation", I wish a good meeting to the amazing speakers including: @stefi-casagrande.bsky.social @pablosalmon.bsky.social, @nealdawson.bsky.social, @elisathrl.bsky.social, @matteobeccardi.bsky.social

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MPI for Biological Intelligence @mpiforbi.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🌍🔥🐦 Is global warming shrinking birds?! A new study reveals that shearwaters raised in warmer temperatures develop smaller bodies and beaks, linked to cellular stress, reduced metabolic energy and lower growth factors: doi.org/10.1242/jeb.... @stefi-casagrande.bsky.social #mitochondria #proteome

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Stefania Casagrande @stefi-casagrande.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hello everyone! 👋 I'm excited to join this community Looking forward to sharing ideas and learning from you all!

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