Exposure to artificial light at night alters innate immune response in wild great tit nestlings [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

This study provides a potential physiological mechanism underlying the documented differences in immune function between urban and rural birds observed in other studies. Moreover, it gives evidence that ALAN exposure affects nestling physiology, potentially causing long-term effects on physiology and behaviour, which ultimately can affect their fitness.

Source: Journal of Experimental Biology - March 26, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: Ann-Kathrin, Z., Hannah, W., Arne, H., Richard, M., Virginie, C., Jan-Ake, N., Caroline, I. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research