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prof. dr. Blust, Ronny

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Oceans & Lakes : Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management Functie: Lecturer Contact op het instituut: E-mail:

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Universiteit Antwerpen; Faculteit Wetenschappen; Departement Biologie; Onderzoeksgroep Systemisch Fysiologisch en Ecotoxicologisch Onderzoek (SPHERE), meer Functie: Leider onderzoeksgroep

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Bioavailability and toxicity of metals in freshwater, estuarine and marine environments Biobeschikbaarheid en accumulatie van dissocieerbare organische contaminanten in de estuariene vis, Cyprinodon variegatus Biologische beschikbaarheid van metalen in chemisch gedefinieerde en natuurlijke aquatische systemen Chemische en biologische aspecten van de metaalopname door aquatische organismen Chemische en biologische aspecten van de metaalopname door aquatische organismen: een experimentele en modelmatige analyse van de metaalaccumulatie bij mosselen Dynamische modellering van de chemische speciatie en opname van metalen door vissen Ecological Marine Management Ecologische effecten en compartimentalisatie van cadmium in experimentele mesocosms : differentiële effecten van milieuverontreininging gedurende seizoensgebonden veranderingen Een fysiologisch gebaseerd farmacokinetisch model voor de opstapeling van microcontaminanten en immunologische effecten in gewone zeehonden (Phoca vitulina) en bruinvissen (Phocoena phocoena) Een model voor de biologische beschikbaarheid van metalen in zoet- en zoutwaterorganismen Effect van organische complexatie op de chemische speciatie en de biologische beschikbaarheid van metalen in aquatische systemen Effecten van anthropogene stress (zware metalen, gechloreerde koolwaterstoffen en thermale vervuiling) op de genetische structuur van natuurlijke populaties van intertidale ongewervelden Effecten van omgevingsstress op de genetische structuur van natuurlijke populaties van intertidale ongewervelden Effecten van polluenten op populaties en benthische levensgemeenschappen in de Noordzee (ECOTOX2) Effects of climate induced temperature change on marine coastal fishes Effects of environmental stress on the genetic structure of natural populations of intertidal invertebrates II Geïntegreerde studie van de effecten van milieuverontreiniging op aquatische en terrestische ecosystemen Het effect van stressoren op de metabolische aktiviteit en veerkracht van aquatische ecosystemen Invloed en herstel van antropogene ingrepen op vispopulaties Karakterisatie en dynamiek van de metaaltoxiciteit in karpers op basis van genexpressieprofielen Mariene biogene carbonaten als archieven van klimaatsverandering: een critische evaluatie Molecular dynamics of the absorption, accumulation and elimination of metals in marine organisms from the North Sea Nucleaire magnetische resonantie spectroscopie voor in vivo bepaling van metabole stress indicatoren bij aquatische invertebraten en vertebraten. I Nucleaire magnetische resonantie spectroscopie voor in vivo bepaling van metabole stress indicatoren bij aquatische invertebraten en vertebraten. II Onderzoek naar lokale genetische adaptaties aan metaalverontreiniging bij riviergrondels (Gobio gobio) uit het Netebekken Ontwikkeling van de methodologie voor zuivering en kwantificatie van Hsp 70 als potentiële biomerker in verschillende aquatische organismen Ophoping van zware metalen in de aquatische voedselketen: rol van voedselkeus en beschikbaarheid Relatief belang van blootstellingsroutes voor de accumulatie en effecten van metalen in benthische organismen. Studie van het lot en de impact van organische en inorganische polluenten in de kustzone van Costa Rica Validation of alternative marine calcareous skeletons as recorders of global climate change Vergelijkende studie naar de bioaccumulatie en effecten van metalen in mosselen tussen een gematigd en een subtropisch gebied: het Schelde estuarium (Antwerpse haven- Vlaanderen) en de Richards Baai Haven (Zuid-Afrika) Verstoring van basale celfuncties door zware metalen bij vissen Zwemcapaciteit van inlandse vissoorten: gevolgen voor het overschrijden van migratieknelpunten in Belgische rivieren

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Flipkens, G.; Dujardin, V.; Salden, J.; T'Jollyn, K.; Town, R.M.; Blust, R. (2024). Olivine avoidance behaviour by marine gastropods (Littorina littorea L.) and amphipods (Gammarus locusta L.) within the context of ocean alkalinity enhancement. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 270: 115840. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115840 Catarci Carteny, C.; Amato, E.D.; Pfeiffer, F.; Christia, C.; Estoppey, N.; Poma, G.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R. (2023). Accumulation and release of organic pollutants by conventional and biodegradable microplastics in the marine environment. Environm. Sc. & Poll. Res. 30(31): 77819-77829. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27887-1 Flipkens, G.; Horoba, K.; Bostyn, K.; Geerts, L.J.J.; Town, R.M.; Blust, R. (2023). Acute bioaccumulation and chronic toxicity of olivine in the marine amphipod Gammarus locusta. Aquat. Toxicol. 262: 106662. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106662 Flipkens, G.; Fuhr, M.; Fiers, G.; Meysman, F.J.R.; Town, R.M.; Blust, R. (2023). Enhanced olivine dissolution in seawater through continuous grain collisions. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 359: 84-99. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2023.09.002 Teunen, L.; De Jonge, M.; Malarvannan, G.; Covaci, A.; Belpaire, C.; Focant, J.-F.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2022). The relevance of European Biota Quality Standards on the ecological water quality as determined by the multimetric macro-invertebrate index: A Flemish case study. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 231: 113222. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113222 Amato, E.D.; Pfeiffer, F.; Estoppey, N.; Subotic, D.; Herweyers, L.; Breugelmans, T.; Weyn, M.; Du Bois, E.; Dardenne, F.; Covaci, A.; Town, R.M.; Blust, R. (2021). Field application of a novel active-passive sampling technique for the simultaneous measurement of a wide range of contaminants in water. Chemosphere 279: 130598. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130598 Catarci Carteny, C.; Blust, R. (2021). Not only diamonds are forever: degradation of plastic films in a simulated marine environment. Frontiers in Environmental Science 9: 662844. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2021.662844 Flipkens, G.; Blust, R.; Town, R.M. (2021). Deriving nickel (Ni(II)) and chromium (Cr(III)) based environmentally safe olivine guidelines for coastal enhanced silicate weathering. Environ. Sci. Technol. 55(18): 12362-12371. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c02974 Teunen, L.; De Jonge, M.; Malarvannan, G.; Covaci, A.; Belpaire, C.G.J.; Focant, J.-F.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2021). Effect of abiotic factors and environmental concentrations on the bioaccumulation of persistent organic and inorganic compounds to freshwater fish and mussels. Sci. Total Environ. 799: 149448. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149448 Teuchies, J.; Cox, T.J.S.; Van Itterbeeck, K.; Meysman, F.J.R.; Blust, R. (2020). The impact of scrubber discharge on the water quality in estuaries and ports. Environ. Sci. Eur. 32(1): 103. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12302-020-00380-z Slootmaekers, B.; Catarci Carteny, C.; Belpaire, C.; Saverwyns, S.; Fremout, W.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2019). Microplastic contamination in gudgeons (Gobio gobio) from Flemish rivers (Belgium). Environ. Pollut. 244: 675-684. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.09.136 Naïja, A.; Kestemont, P.; Chenais, B.; Haouas, Z.; Blust, R.; Helal, A.N.; Marchand, J. (2018). Effects of Hg sublethal exposure in the brain of peacock blennies Salaria pavo: molecular, physiological and histopathological analysis. Chemosphere 193: 1094-1104. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.118 Pereira, C.M.S.; Everaert, G.; Blust, R.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C. (2018). Multigenerational effects of nickel on Daphnia magna depend on temperature and the magnitude of the effect in the first generation. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 37(7): 1877-1888. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.4135 Town, R.M.; Van Leeuwen, H.P.; Blust, R. (2018). Biochemodynamic features of metal ions bound by micro- and nano-plastics in aquatic media. Frontiers in Chemistry 6: 1-11. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2018.00627 Botwe, B.O.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Schipper, C.A.; Teuchies, J.; Blust, R.; Nyarko, E.; Lens, P.N.L. (2017). Integrated hazard, risk and impact assessment of tropical marine sediments from Tema Harbour (Ghana). Chemosphere 177: 24-34. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.02.138 Deruytter, D.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Garrevoet, J.; Blust, R.; Vincze, L.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C. (2017). Salinity, dissolved organic carbon, and interpopulation variability hardly influence the accumulation and effect of copper in Mytilus edulis. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 36(8): 2074-2082. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.3736 Naïja, A.; Kestemont, P.; Chenais, B.; Haouas, Z.; Blust, R.; Helal, A.N.; Marchand, J. (2017). Cadmium exposure exerts neurotoxic effects in peacock blennies Salaria pavo. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 143: 217-227. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.05.041 Van Ael, E.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2017). Metals in the Scheldt estuary: from environmental concentrations to bioaccumulation. Environ. Pollut. 228: 82-91. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2017.05.028 De los Ríos, A.; Echavarri-Erasun, B.; Lacorte, S.; Sánchez-Ávila, J.; De Jonge, M.; Blust, R.; Orbea, A.; Juanes, J.A.; Cajaraville, M.P. (2016). Relationships between lines of evidence of pollution in estuarine areas: linking contaminant levels with biomarker responses in mussels and with structure of macroinvertebrate benthic communities. Mar. Environ. Res. 121: 49-63. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2016.02.012 Naïja, A.; Marchand, J.; Kestemont, P.; Haouas, Z.; Blust, R.; Chenais, B.; Helal, A.N. (2016). Mercury accumulation and its effects on molecular, physiological, and histopathological responses in the peacock blenny Salaria pavo. Environm. Sc. & Poll. Res. 23(21): 22099-22115. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7401-y Naïja, A.; Marchand, J.; Kestemont, P.; Haouas, Z.; Blust, R.; Chenais, B.; Helal, A.N. (2016). Biomarkers assessment in the peacock blenny Salaria pavo exposed to cadmium. Environm. Sc. & Poll. Res. 23(16): 16296-16312. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-6754-6 Sánchez-Marín, P.; Aierbe, E.; Lorenzo, J.I.; Mubiana, V.K.; Beiras, R.; Blust, R. (2016). Dynamic modeling of copper bioaccumulation by Mytilus edulis in the presence of humic acid aggregates. Aquat. Toxicol. 178: 165-170. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2016.07.021 Van Eynde, E.; Lenaerts, B.; Tytgat, T.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. (2016). Valorization of flue gas by combining photocatalytic gas pretreatment with microalgae production. Environ. Sci. Technol. 50(5): 2538-2545. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5b04824 Van Eynde, E.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Watté, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Van Driessche, I.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. (2016). Diatom silica-titania photocatalysts for air purification by bio-accumulation of different titanium sources. Environmental Science-Nano 3(5): 1052-1061. https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6en00163g Deruytter, D.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Garrevoet, J.; De Laender, F.; Vergucht, E.; Delbeke, K.; Blust, R.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Vincze, L.; Janssen, C.R. (2015). Salinity and dissolved organic carbon both affect copper toxicity in mussel larvae: copper speciation or competition cannot explain everything. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 34(6): 1330-1336. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.2924 Kumar, V.; Sinha, A.K.; Rodrigues, P.P.; Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2015). Linking environmental heavy metal concentrations and salinity gradients with metal accumulation and their effects: a case study in 3 mussel species of Vitoria estuary and Espirito Santo bay, Southeast Brazil. Sci. Total Environ. 523: 1-15. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.03.139 Sinha, A.K.; Zinta, G.; AbdElgawad, H.; Asard, H.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2015). High environmental ammonia elicits differential oxidative stress and antioxidant responses in five different organs of a model estuarine teleost (Dicentrarchus labrax). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C-Toxicol. Pharmacol. 174-175: 21-31. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2015.06.002 Sinha, A.K.; AbdElgawad, H.; Zinta, G.; Dasan, A.F.; Rasoloniriana, R.; Asard, H.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2015). Nutritional status as the key modulator of antioxidant responses induced by high environmental ammonia and salinity stress in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). PLoS One 10(8): e0135091. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0135091 Sinha, A.K.; Rasoloniriana, R.; Dasan, A.F.; Pipralia, N.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2015). Interactive effect of high environmental ammonia and nutritional status on ecophysiological performance of European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) acclimated to reduced seawater salinities. Aquat. Toxicol. 160: 39-56. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2015.01.005 Sinha, A.K.; Dasan, A.F.; Rasoloniriana, R.; Pipralia, N.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2015). Hypo-osmotic stress-induced physiological and ion-osmoregulatory responses in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) are modulated differentially by nutritional status. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 181: 87-99. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2014.11.024 Weijs, L.; Briels, N.; Adams, D.; Lepoint, G.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2015). Maternal transfer of organohalogenated compounds in sharks and stingrays. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 92(1-2): 59-68. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.12.056 Weijs, L.; Briels, N.; Adams, D.; Lepoint, G.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2015). Bioaccumulation of organohalogenated compounds in sharks and rays from the southeastern USA. Environ. Res. 137: 199-207. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2014.12.022 Deruytter, D.; Garrevoet, J.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Vergucht, E.; De Samber, B.; Vekemans, B.; Appel, K.; Falkenberg, G.; Delbeke, K.; Blust, R.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Vincze, L.; Janssen, C.R. (2014). The combined effect of Dissolved Organic Carbon and salinity on the bioaccumulation of Copper in marine mussel larvae. Environ. Sci. Technol. 48(1): 698-705. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es4024699 Van Ael, E.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2014). Corrigendum to "Persistent organic pollutants in the Scheldt estuary: Environmental distribution and bioaccumulation" [Environ. Int. 48C (2012) 17-27]. Environ. Int. 63: 246-251. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2013.09.016 Van Ael, E.; Belpaire, C.; Breine, J.; Geeraerts, C.; Van Thuyne, G.; Eulaers, I.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2014). Are persistent organic pollutants and metals in eel muscle predictive for the ecological water quality? Environ. Pollut. 186: 165-171. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2013.12.006 Weijs, L.; Shaw, D; Berger, L; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2014). Methoxylated PBDEs (MeO-PBDEs), hydroxylated PBDEs (HO-PBDEs) and hydroxylated PCBs (HO-PCBs) in the liver of harbor seals from the northwest Atlantic. Sci. Total Environ. 493: 606-614. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.06.028 Weijs, L.; Roach, A.C.; Yang, R.S.H.; McDougall, R.; Lyons, M.; Housand, C.; Tibax, D.; Manning, T.; Chapman, J.; Edge, K.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R. (2014). Lifetime PCB 153 bioaccumulation and pharmacokinetics in pilot whales: Bayesian population PBPK modeling and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations. Chemosphere 94: 91-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.09.019 Van Ael, E.; Covaci, A.; Das, K.; Lepoint, G.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2013). Factors influencing the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in food webs of the Scheldt estuary. Environ. Sci. Technol. 47(19): 11221-11231. dx.doi.org/10.1021/es400307s Weijs, L.; Yang, R.S.H.; Das, K.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R. (2013). Application of Bayesian population physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations to pesticide kinetics studies in protected marine mammals: DDT, DDE, and DDD in harbor porpoises. Environ. Sci. Technol. 47(9): 4365-4374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es400386a Weijs, L.; Tibax, D.; Roach, A.C.; Manning, T.M.; Chapman, J.C.; Edge, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Assessing levels of halogenated organic compounds in mass-stranded long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) from Australia. Sci. Total Environ. 461–462: 117-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.04.090 Blust, R.; Vergauwen, L.; Eyckmans, M.; Benoot, D.; De Boeck, G.; Knapen, D. (2012). The toxicokinetics and dynamics of metals in fish from molecular to organism level responses. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 163(1): S43-S44. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2012.05.129 De Jonge, M.; Belpaire, C.; Geeraerts, C.; De Cooman, W.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2012). Ecological impact assessment of sediment remediation in a metal-contaminated lowland river using translocated zebra mussels and resident macroinvertebrates. Environ. Pollut. 171: 99-108. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2012.07.038 Pereira-Fernandes, A.; Vanparys, C.; Hectors, T.; Blust, R. (2012). An integrative omics approach to unravel the obesogenic mode of action of tributyltin. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 163(1): S50-S50. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2012.05.148 Sánchez-Marín, P.; Lorenzo, J.I.; Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R.; Beiras, R. (2012). Copper uptake by the marine mussel, Mytilus edulis in the presence of fulvic acids. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 31(8): 1807-1813. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.1874 Teuchies, J.; De Jonge, M.; Meire, P.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2012). Can acid volatile sulfides (AVS) influence metal concentrations in the macrophyte Myriophyllum aquaticum? Environ. Sci. Technol. 46(16): 9129-9137. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es300816y Van Ael, E.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2012). Persistent organic pollutants in the Scheldt estuary: Environmental distribution and bioaccumulation. Environ. Int. 48: 17-27. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2012.06.017 Weijs, L.; Covaci, A.; Yang, R.S.H.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2012). Computational toxicology: physiologically based pharmacokinetic models (PBPK) for lifetime exposure and bioaccumulation of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in marine mammals. Environ. Pollut. 163: 134-141. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2011.12.037 De Jonge, M.; Eyckmans, M.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2011). Are accumulated sulfide-bound metals metabolically available in the benthic oligochaete Tubifex tubifex? Environ. Sci. Technol. 45(7): 3131-3137. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es1037595 Mieiro, C.L.; Bervoets, L.; Joosen, S.; Blust, R.; Duarte, A.C.; Pereira, M.E.; Pacheco, M. (2011). Metallothioneins failed to reflect mercury external levels of exposure and bioaccumulation in marine fish: Considerations on tissue and species specific responses. Chemosphere 85(1): 114-121. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2011.05.034 Sánchez-Marín, P.; Bellas, J.; Mubiana, V.K.; Lorenzo, J.I.; Blust, R.; Beiras, R. (2011). Pb uptake by the marine mussel Mytilus sp. Interactions with dissolved organic matter. Aquat. Toxicol. 102(1-2): 48-57. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2010.12.012 Schnitzler, J.G.; Celis, N.; Klaren, P.H.M.; Blust, R.; Dirtu, A.C.; Covaci, A.; Das, K. (2011). Thyroid dysfunction in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax): Underlying mechanisms and effects of polychlorinated biphenyls on thyroid hormone physiology and metabolism. Aquat. Toxicol. 105(3-4): 438-447. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2011.07.019 Weijs, L.; Covaci, A.; Yang, R.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2011). A non-invasive approach to study lifetime exposure and bioaccumulation of PCBs in protected marine mammals: PBPK modeling in harbor porpoises. Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 256(2): 136-145. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.taap.2011.07.020 Adams, W.J.; Blust, R.; Borgmann, U.; Brix, K.V.; DeForest, D.K.; Green, A.S.; Meyer, J.S.; McGeer, J.C.; Paquin, P.R.; Rainbow, P.S.; Wood, C.M. (2010). Utility of tissue residues for predicting effects of metals on aquatic organisms. Integr. Environ. Assess. Manag. 7(1): 75-98 De Boeck, G.; Eyckmans, M.; Lardon, I.; Bobbaers, R.; Sinha, A.K.; Blust, R. (2010). Metal accumulation and metallothionein induction in the spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 155(4): 503-508. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.12.014 Dorneles, P.; Lailson-Brito, J.; Dirtu, A.C.; Weijs, L.; Azevedo, A.; Torres, J.; Malm, O.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Das, K.; Covaci, A. (2010). Anthropogenic and naturally-produced organobrominated compounds in marine mammals from Brazil. Environ. Int. 36(1): 60-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2009.10.001 Uyttebroek, L.; Shepherd, I.T.; Harrisson, F.; Hubens, G.; Blust, R.; Timmermans, J.-P.; Van Nassauw, L. (2010). Neurochemical coding of enteric neurons in adult and embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio). J. Comp. Neurol. 518(21): 4419-4438. dx.doi.org/10.1002/cne.22464 Van den Broeck, H.; De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2010). Effect of metal accumulation on metallothionein level and condition of the periwinkle Littorina littorea along the Scheldt estuary (the Netherlands). Environ. Pollut. 158(5): 1791-1799. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2009.11.004 Weijs, L.; Yang, R.S.H.; Covaci, A.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2010). Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models for lifetime exposure to PCB 153 in male and female harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena): model development and evaluation. Environ. Sci. Technol. 44(18): 7023-7030. dx.doi.org/10.1021/es101688h Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2010). Occurrence of anthropogenic and naturally-produced organohalogenated compounds in tissues of Black Sea harbour porpoises. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 60(5): 725-731. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.11.022 Weijs, L.; van Elk, C.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2010). Persistent organic pollutants and methoxylated PBDEs in harbour porpoises from the North Sea from 1990 until 2008: Young wildlife at risk? Sci. Total Environ. 409(1): 228-237. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2010.09.035 De Boeck, G.; Eyckmans, M.; Lardon, I.; Bobbaers, R.; Sinha, A.K.; Blust, R. (2009). Metal accumulation and metallothionein induction in the spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 154(1): S14-S14. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.05.051 De Boeck, G.; Eyckmans, M.; Lardon, I.; Bobbaers, R.; Sinha, A.K.; Blust, R. (2009). Metal toxicity in the spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 153A(2): S70-S70. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.024 Jamers, A.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W. (2009). Omics in algae: Paving the way for a systems biological understanding of algal stress phenomena? Aquat. Toxicol. 92(3): 114-121. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2009.02.012 Van den Broeck, H.; De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2009). Comparative assessment of reproductive impairment in the gastropod mollusc Littorina littorea along the Belgian North Sea coast. Sci. Total Environ. 407(8): 3063-3069. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2008.12.050 van Nuijs, A.L.N.; Pecceu, B.; Theunis, L.; Dubois, N.; Charlier, C.; Jorens, P.G.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R.; Meulemans, H.; Neels, H.; Covaci, A. (2009). Can cocaine use be evaluated through analysis of wastewater? A nation-wide approach conducted in Belgium. Addiction 104(5): 734-741. dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02523.x Vandenbrouck, T.; Soetaert, A.; Van der Ven, K.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W. (2009). Nickel and binary metal mixture responses in Daphnia magna: molecular fingerprints and (sub)organismal effects. Aquat. Toxicol. 92(1): 18-29. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2008.12.012 Voets, J.; Steen Redeker, E.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2009). Differences in metal sequestration between zebra mussels from clean and polluted field locations. Aquat. Toxicol. 93(1): 53-60. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2009.03.006 Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Siebert, U.; van Elk, N.; Jauniaux, T.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). Concentrations of chlorinated and brominated contaminants and their metabolites in serum of harbour seals and harbour porpoises. Environ. Int. 35(6): 842-850. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2009.02.001 Weijs, L.; Dirtu, A.C.; Das, K.; Gheorghe, A.; Reijnders, P.J.H.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). Inter-species differences for polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in marine top predators from the Southern North Sea: Part 1. Accumulation patterns in harbour seals and harbour porpoises. Environ. Pollut. 157(2): 437-444. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2008.09.024 Weijs, L.; Losada, S.; Das, K.; Roosens, L.; Reijnders, P.; Santos, J.F.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). Biomagnification of naturally-produced methoxylated polybrominated diphenyl ethers (MeO-PBDEs) in harbour seals and harbour porpoises from the Southern North Sea. Environ. Int. 35(6): 893-899. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2009.03.006 Dorneles, P.R.; Lailson-Brito, J.; Azevedo, A.F.; Meyer, J.; Vidal, L.G.; Fragoso, A.B.; Torres, J.P.; Malm, O.; Blust, R.; Das, K. (2008). High accumulation of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in marine tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) from the Brazilian coast. Environ. Sci. Technol. 42(14): 5368-5373. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es800702k Hanssen, H.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2008). Climate change induced temperature effects: a physiological kinetic model for the incorporation of calcium and strontium in the bivalve Mytilus edulis. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 150(3): S169-S169. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.445 Roosens, L.; Dirtu, A.C.; Goemans, G.; Belpaire, C.; Gheorghe, A.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2008). Brominated flame retardants and polychlorinated biphenyls in fish from the river Scheldt, Belgium. Environ. Int. 34(7): 976-983. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2008.02.009 Teuchies, J.; De Deckere, E.; Bervoets, L.; Meynendonckx, J.; Van Regenmortel, S.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2008). Influence of tidal regime on the distribution of trace metals in a contaminated tidal freshwater marsh soil colonized with common reed (Phragmites australis). Environ. Pollut. 155(1): 20-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2007.11.005 Weijs, L.; Dirtu, A.C.; Das, K.; Gheorghe, A.; Reijnders, P.J.H.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2008). Inter-species differences for polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in marine top predators from the Southern North Sea: Part 2. Biomagnification in harbour seals and harbour porpoises. Environ. Pollut. 157(2): 445-451. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2008.09.025 Wepener, V.; Bervoets, L.; Mubiana, V.; Blust, R. (2008). Metal exposure and biological responses in resident and transplanted blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Scheldt estuary. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 57(6-12): 624-631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2008.03.030 Covaci, A.; Voorspoels, S.; Vetter, W.; Gelbin, A.; Jorens, P.G.; Blust, R.; Neels, H. (2007). Anthropogenic and naturally-occurring organobromine compounds in fish oil dietary supplements. Environ. Sci. Technol. 41(15): 5237-5244. dx.doi.org/10.1021/es070239g Mubiana, V.; Blust, R. (2007). Effects of temperature on scope for growth and accumulation of Cd, Co, Cu and Pb by the marine bivalve Mytilus edulis. Mar. Environ. Res. 63(3): 219-235. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2006.08.005 Soetaert, A.; Vandenbrouck, T.; Van der Ven, K.; Maras, M.; van Remortel, P.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2007). Molecular responses during cadmium-induced stress in Daphnia magna: integration of differential gene expression with higher-level effects. Aquat. Toxicol. 83(3): 212-222. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2007.04.010 Steen Redeker, E.; van Campenhout, K.; Bervoets, L.; Reijnders, H.; Blust, R. (2007). Subcellular distribution of Cd in the aquatic oligochaete Tubifex tubifex, implications for trophic availability and toxicity. Environ. Pollut. 148(1): 166-175. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2006.10.031 Tudorache, C.; Viaene, P.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2007). Longer flumes increase critical swimming speeds by increasing burst–glide swimming duration in carp Cyprinus carpio, L. J. Fish Biol. 71: 1630-1638. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01620.x Tudorache, C.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2007). Swimming capacity and energetics of migrating and non-migrating morphs of three-spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus L. and their ecological implications. J. Fish Biol. 71(5): 1448-1456. dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01612.x Tudorache, C.; Viaene, P.; Blust, R.; Vereecken, H.; De Boeck, G. (2007). A comparison of swimming capacity and energy use in seven European freshwater fish species. Ecol. Freshw. Fish. 17(2): 284-291. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0633.2007.00280.x Van de Vijver, K.I.; Holsbeek, L.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Joiris, C.R.; De Coen, W.M. (2007). Occurrence of perfluorooctane sulfonate and other perfluorinated alkylated substances in harbour porpoises from the Black Sea. Environ. Sci. Technol. 41(1): 315-320 Van den Broeck, H.; De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2007). Effects of environmental stress on the condition of Littorina littorea along the Scheldt Estuary (the Netherlands). Sci. Total Environ. 376(1-3): 346-358. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.01.081 Mubiana, V.K.; Vercauteren, K.; Blust, R. (2006). The influence of body size, condition index and tidal exposure on the variability in metal bioaccumulation in Mytilus edulis. Environ. Pollut. 144(1): 272-279. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2005.12.017 Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R. (2006). Metal content of marine mussels from Western Scheldt Estuary and nearby protected Marine Bay, the Netherlands: impact of past and present contamination. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 77(2): 203-210. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00128-006-1051-6 Voets, J.; Talloen, W.; De Tender, T.; Van Dongen, S.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2006). Microcontaminant accumulation, physiological condition and bilateral asymmetry in zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) from clean and contaminated surface waters. Aquat. Toxicol. 79(3): 213-225. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2006.06.001 Covaci, A.; Gheorghe, A.; Voorspoels, S.; Maervoet, J.; Steen Redeker, E.; Blust, R.; Schepens, P. (2005). Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides in sediment cores from Western Scheldt river, Belgium: analytical aspects and depth profiles. Environ. Int. 31(3): 367-375. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2004.08.009 De Wolf, H.; Van den Broeck, H.; Qadah, D.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2005). Temporal trends in soft tissue metal levels in the periwinkle Littorina littorea along the Scheldt estuary, The Netherlands. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 50(4): 479-484 Lorenzo, J.I.; Beiras, R.; Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R. (2005). Copper uptake by Mytilus edulis in the presence of humic acids. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 24(4): 973-980. https://dx.doi.org/10.1897/04-216r.1 Mubiana, V.; Qadah, D.; Meys, J.; Blust, R. (2005). Temporal and spatial trends in heavy metal concentrations in the marine mussel Mytilus edulis from the Western Scheldt estuary (The Netherlands). Hydrobiologia 540(1-3): 169-180. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-004-7134-7 Smolders, R.; Baillieul, M.; Blust, R. (2005). Relationship between the energy status of Daphnia magna and its sensitivity to environmental stress. Aquat. Toxicol. 73(2): 155-170. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2005.03.006 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Das, K.; Brasseur, S.M.J.M.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Reijnders, P.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2005). Tissue distribution of perfluorinated chemicals in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Dutch Wadden Sea. Environ. Sci. Technol. 39(18): 6978-6984. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es050942+ Zakhartsev, M.; De Wachter, B.; Johansen, T.; Portner, H.O.; Blust, R. (2005). Hsp70 is not a sensitive indicator of thermal limitation in Gadus morhua. J. Fish Biol. 67(3): 767-778. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00778.x De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2004). Sensitivity to cadmium along a salinity gradient in populations of the periwinkle, Littorina littorea, using time-to-death analysis. Aquat. Toxicol. 66(3): 241-253. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2003.09.006 De Wolf, H.; Blust, R.; Backeljau, T. (2004). The population genetic structure of Littorina littorea (Mollusca: Gastropoda) along a pollution gradient in the Scheldt Estuary (The Netherlands) using RAPD analysis. Sci. Total Environ. 325(1-3): 59-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitoten.2003.11.004 De Wolf, H.; Handa, C.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2004). A baseline survey of intersex in Littorina littorea along the Scheldt Estuary, The Netherlands. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 48(5-6): 592-596. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2003.11.018 Knapen, D.; Bervoets, L.; Verheyen, E.; Blust, R. (2004). Resistance to water pollution in natural gudgeon (Gobio gobio) populations may be due to genetic adaptation. Aquat. Toxicol. 67(2): 155-165. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2003.12.001 Steen Redeker, E.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R. (2004). Dynamic model for the accumulation of cadmium and zinc from water and sediment by the aquatic oligochaete, Tubifex tubifex. Environ. Sci. Technol. 38(23): 6193-6200. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es0496470 Steen Redeker, E.; Blust, R. (2004). Accumulation and toxicity of cadmium in the aquatic oligochaete Tubifex tubifex: a kinetic modeling approach. Environ. Sci. Technol. 38(2): 537-543. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es0343858 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Das, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Siebert, U.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2004). Baseline study of perfluorochemicals in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from Northern Europe. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 48(9-10): 992-997. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.02.021 Zakhartsev, M.; Johansen, T.; Pörtner, H.O.; Blust, R. (2004). Effects of temperature acclimation on lactate dehydrogenase of cod (Gadus morhua): genetic, kinetic and thermodynamic aspects. J. Exp. Biol. 207(1): 95-112. dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.00708 Chu, S.; Covaci, A.; Haraguchi, K.; Voorspoels, S.; Van de Vijver, K.; Das, K.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; De Coen, W.M.; Blust, R.; Schepens, P. (2003). Levels and enantiomeric signatures of methyl sulfonyl PCB and DDE metabolites in livers of Harbor Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the Southern North Sea. Environ. Sci. Technol. 37(20): 4573-4578. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es034241t Hoff, P.T.; Van de Vijver, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in bib (Trisopterus luscus) and plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) from the western Scheldt and the Belgian North Sea: distribution and biochemical effects. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 22(3): 608-614. dx.doi.org/10.1897/1551-5028(2003)022<0608:PSAIBT>2.0.CO;2 Hoff, P.T.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Evaluation of the toxicological effects of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Aquat. Toxicol. 62(4): 349-359. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0166-445X(02)00145-5 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Das, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Jauniaux, T.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Perfluorinated chemicals infiltrate ocean waters: link between exposure levels and stable isotope ratios in marine mammals. Environ. Sci. Technol. 37(24): 5545-5550. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es0345975 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Exposure patterns of perfluorooctane sulfonate in aquatic invertebrates from the western Scheldt estuary and the southern North Sea. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 22(9): 2037-2041. dx.doi.org/10.1897/02-385 Zakhartsev, M.V.; De Wachter, B.; Sartoris, F.J.; Portner, H.O.; Blust, R. (2003). Thermal physiology of the common eelpout (Zoarces viviparus). J. Comp. Physiol. (B Biochem. Syst. Environ. Physiol.) 173(5): 365-378. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00360-003-0342-z Chowdhury, M.J.; Blust, R. (2002). Bioavailability of waterborne strontium to the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, in complexing environments. Aquat. Toxicol. 58(3-4): 215-227. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0166-445X(01)00230-2 Covaci, A.; Van de Vijver, K.; De Coen, W.; Das, K.; Bouquegneau, J.M.; Blust, R.; Schepens, P. (2002). Determination of organohalogenated contaminants in liver of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) stranded on the Belgian North Sea coast. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 44(10): 1157-1165. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0025-326X(02)00147-9 Jansen, S.; Blust, R.; Van Leeuwen, H.P. (2002). Metal speciation dynamics and bioavailability: Zn(II) and Cd(II) uptake by mussel (Mytilus edulis) and carp (Cyprinus carpio). Environ. Sci. Technol. 36(10): 2164-2170. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es010219t Smolders, R.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R. (2002). Transplanted zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) as active biomonitors in an effluent dominated river. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 21(9): 1889-1896. https://dx.doi.org/10.1897/1551-5028(2002)021<1889:TZMDPA>2.0.CO;2 De Wolf, H.; De Coen, W.M.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2001). Intersex and sterility in the periwinkle Littorina littorea (Mollusca: Gastropoda) along the Western Scheldt estuary, the Netherlands. Mar. Environ. Res. 52(3): 249-255. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0141-1136(01)00097-6 De Wolf, H.; Jordaens, K.; Reusens, E.; Blust, R.; Backeljau, T. (2001). Esterase variation in the periwinkle Littorina littorea, along the western and eastern Scheldt estuarium. Mar. Environ. Res. 52(4): 373-382. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0141-1136(01)00091-5 De Wolf, H.; Blust, R.; Backeljau, T. (2001). Shell size variation in Littorina littorea in the western Scheldt estuary. J. Shellfish Res. 20(1): 427-430. hdl.handle.net/10067/386330151162165141 De Wolf, H.; Ulomi, S.A.; Backeljau, T.; Pratap, H.B.; Blust, R. (2001). Heavy metal levels in the sediments of four Dar es Salaam mangroves: accumulation in, and effect on the morphology of the periwinkle, Littoraria scabra (Mollusca: Gastropoda). Environ. Int. 26: 243-249. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0160-4120(00)00113-6 Portner, H.O.; Berdal, B.; Blust, R.; Brix, O.; Colosimo, A.; De Wachter, B.; Giuliani, A.; Johansen, T.; Fischer, T.; Knust, R.; Lannig, G.; Naevdal, G.; Nedenes, A.; Nyhammer, G.; Sartoris, F.J.; Serendero, I.; Sirabella, P.; Thorkildsen, S.; Zakhartsev, M. (2001). Climate induced temperature effects on growth performance, fecundity and recruitment in marine fish: developing a hypothesis for cause and effect relationships in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and common eelpout (Zoarces viviparus). Cont. Shelf Res. 21(18-19): 1975-1997. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0278-4343(01)00038-3 De Boeck, G.; Vlaeminck, A.; Van der Linden, A.; Blust, R. (2000). The energy metabolism of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) when exposed to salt stress: an increase in energy expenditure or effects of starvation? Physiol. Biochem. Zool. 73(1): 102-111. https://dx.doi.org/10.1086/316717 De Boeck, G.; Vlaeminck, A.; Blust, R. (2000). Salt stress and resistance to hypoxic challenges in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). J. Fish Biol. 57(3): 761-776. https://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jfbi.2000.1349 De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2000). Heavy metal accumulation in the periwinkle Littorina littorea, along a pollution gradient in the Scheldt estuary. Sci. Total Environ. 262(1-2): 111-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0048-9697(00)00601-X Bervoets, L.; Blust, R. (1999). Bioavailability of cadmium and zinc to midge larvae under natural and experimental conditions: effects of some environmental factors. Belg. J. Zool. 129(1): 269-284 Vercauteren, K.; Blust, R. (1999). Uptake of cadmium and zinc by the mussel Mytilus edulis and inhibition by calcium channel and metabolic blockers. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 135(4): 615-626. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002270050662 De Boeck, G.; Nilsson, G.E.; Vlaeminck, A.; Blust, R. (1996). Central monoaminergic responses to salinity and temperature rises in common carp. J. Exp. Biol. 199(7): 1605-1611 Vercauteren, K.; Blust, R. (1996). Bioavailability of dissolved zinc to the common mussel Mytilus edulis in complexing environments. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 137(1-3): 123-132. dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps137123 Blust, R.; Baillieul, M.; Decleir, W. (1995). Effect of total cadmium and organic complexing on the uptake of cadmium by the brine shrimp, Artemia franciscana. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 123(1): 65-73. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00350324 Van Ginneken, L.; Blust, R. (1995). Sequential determination of a combined gamma/ß and pure ß-emitter by gamma and liquid scintillation counting: application to the transport of metals across fish gills. Analytical Biochemistry 224: 92-99 Blust, R.; Van Ginneken, L.; Decleir, W. (1994). Effect of temperature on the uptake of copper by the brine shrimp, Artemia franciscana. Aquat. Toxicol. 30(4): 343-356. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0166-445X(94)00049-2 Comhaire, S.; Blust, R.; Van Ginneken, L.; D'haeseleer, F.; Vanderborght, O.L.J. (1993). Effect of various environmental calcium levels on the uptake of cobalt by the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, in: Chardon, M. et al. Third Belgian Congress of Zoology, 5-6 November 1993. Belgian Journal of Zoology, 123(Suppl. 1): pp. 9-10 De Smet, H.; De Boeck, G.; Blust, R. (1993). Influence of copper on some aspects of the energy metabolism of the common carp Cyprinus carpio, in: Chardon, M. et al. Third Belgian Congress of Zoology, 5-6 November 1993. Belgian Journal of Zoology, 123(Suppl. 1): pp. 21 Blust, R.; Kockelbergh, E.; Baillieul, M. (1992). Effect of salinity on the uptake of cadmium by the brine shrimp Artemia fransiscana. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 84: 245-254 De Wachter, B.; Blust, R.; Decleir, W. (1992). Oxygen bioavailability and haemoglobins in the brine shrimp Artemia franciscana. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 113: 193-200 Blust, R.; Fontaine, A.; Decleir, W. (1991). Effect of hydrogen ions and inorganic complexing on the uptake of copper by the brine shrimp Artemia franciscana. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 76(3): 273-282. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps076273 Blust, R.; Van der Linden, A.; Verheyen, E.; Decleir, W. (1988). Evaluation of microwave heating digestion and graphite furnace and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with continuum source background correction for the determination of iron, copper and cadmium in brine shrimp. JAAS 3: 393-400 Blust, R.; Van der Linden, A.; Verheyen, E.; Decleir, W. (1988). Effect of pH on the biological availability of copper to the brine shrimp Artemia franciscana. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 98(1): 31-38. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00392656 Blust, R.; Verheyen, E.; Doumen, C.; Decleir, W. (1986). Effect of complexation by organic ligands on the bioavailability of copper to the brine shrimp, Artemia sp. Aquat. Toxicol. 8(3): 211-221. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0166-445X(86)90066-4
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Berlamont, J.; Willems, P.; Govers, G.; De Cooman, W.; Blust, R.; De Pauw, N.; Walraevens, K.; Vyverman, W.; Noon, N.; Verstraete, W.; Declerck, S.; Meire, P.; Wyseure, G.; De Smedt, F.; De Deckere, E. (Ed.) (2007). Congres watersysteemkennis 2006/2007 : referaten. v.z.w. WATER: Boechout.
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Regoli, F.; Albentosa, M.; Avio, C.G.; Batel, A.; Bebianno, M.J.; Bégout, M.-L.; Beiras, R.; Bellas, J.; Blust, R.; Bour, A.; Braunbeck, T.; Cachot, J.; Catarci Carteny, C.; Cormier, B.; Cousin, X.; Cuesta, A.; Esteban, M.A.; Faimali, M.; Gambardella, C.; Garaventa, F.; Gorbi, S.; Guilhermino, L.; Hylland, K.; Keiter, S.H.; Kopke, K.; Morin, B.; Pacheco, A.; Pittura, L.; Town, R.M.; Vieira, L.R. (2020). Insights on Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems: The EPHEMARE Project, in: Cocca, M. et al. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. Springer Water, : pp. 12-19. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3_4 Weijs, L.; Jauniaux, T.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2014). Baseline levels of POPs and MeO-PBDEs in melons, mandibular fat, blubber and liver of harbour porpoises from the North Sea, in: Abstract book 28th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society: Marine mammals as sentinels of a changing environment, Liège, Belgium, 5-9th April 2014. pp. 246 Weijs, L.; Dirtu, A.C.; Das, K.; Gheorghe, A.; Reijnders, P.J.H.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Inter-species differences for polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominateddiphenyl ethers in marine top predators from the Southern North Sea: Part 2.Biomagnification in harbour seals and harbour porpoise, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 45-57 Weijs, L.; Yang, R.S.H.; Covaci, A.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2013). Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models for lifetime exposure to PCB 153 in male and female harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena): Model development and validation, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 135-166 Weijs, L.; Yang, R.S.H.; Das, K.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R. (2013). Application of Bayesian population PBPK modeling and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations to pesticide kinetics studies in protected marine mammals: DDT, DDE, DDD in harbour porpoises, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 229-256 Weijs, L.; Tibax, D.; Roach, A.C.; Manning, T.M.; Chapman, J.C.; Edge, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Assessing pollution in victims of mass-stranding events: long-finned pilot whales from Australia, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 111-127 Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Siebert, U.; van Elk, N.; Jauniaux, T.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Concentrations of chlorinated and brominated contaminants and their metabolites in serum of harbour seals and harbour porpoises, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 61-75 Weijs, L.; Covaci, A.; Yang, R.S.H.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2013). Computational toxicology: physiologically based pharmacokinetic models (PBPK) for lifetime exposure and bioaccumulation of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in marine mammals, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 199-225 Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Occurrence of anthropogenic and naturally-produced organohalogenated compounds in tissues of Black Sea harbour porpoises, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 79-89 Weijs, L.; Dirtu, A.C.; Das, K.; Gheorghe, A.; Reijnders, P.J.H.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Inter-species differences for polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in marine top predators from the Southern North Sea: Part 1. Accumulation patterns in harbour seals and harbour porpoises, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 29-43 Weijs, L.; Roach, A.C.; Yang, R.S.H.; McDougall, R.; Lyons, M.; Housand, C.; Tibax, D.; Manning, T.M.; Chapman, J.C.; Edge, K.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R. (2013). Lifetime PCB 153 bioaccumulation and pharmacokinetics in pilot whales: Bayesian population PBPK modeling and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 257-272 Weijs, L.; van Elk, C.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Persistent organic pollutants and methoxylated PBDEs in harbour porpoises from the North Sea from 1990 until 2008: Young wildlife at risk?, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 91-109 Weijs, L.; Covaci, A.; Yang, R.S.H.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2013). A non-invasive approach to study lifetime exposure and bioaccumulation of PCBs in protected marine mammals: PBPK modeling in harbour porpoises, in: Weijs, L. Development of physiologically based pharmacokinetic models for the bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in marine mammals = Ontwikkeling van fysiologisch gebaseerde farmacokinetische modellen voor de bioaccumulatie vanpersistente organische polluenten in zeezoogdieren. pp. 167-198 Voets, J.; Bervoets, L.; Smolders, R.; Covaci, A.; De Coen, W.M.; Blust, R. (2010). Biomonitoring environmental pollution in freshwater ecosystems using Dreissena polymorpha, in: van der Velde, G. et al. (Ed.) The Zebra mussel in Europe. pp. 301-321 Roosens, L.; Dirtu, A.; Goemans, G.; Belpaire, C.; Gheorghe, A.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2008). Brominated flame retardants in eels from River Scheldt, in: Belpaire, C. Pollution in eel: a cause of their decline? = Verontreiniging in paling: een oorzaak van zijn achteruitgang?. Mededelingen van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek, M.2008.2: pp. 45-63 Covaci, A.; Gheorghe, A.; Voorspoels, S.; Maervoet, J.; Steen Redeker, E.; Blust, R.; Schepens, P. (2006). Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides in sediment cores from Western Scheldt river, Belgium: analytical aspects and depth profiles, in: Voorspoels, S. Environmental distribution of brominated flame retardants in Belgium = Verspreiding van gebromeerde vlamvertragers in het Belgische milieu. pp. 83-91 Smolders, R.; Cooreman, K.; Roose, P.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2006). Cellular energy allocation in caged and pelagic free-living organisms along two North Sea pollution gradients, in: Hylland, K. et al. (Ed.) Biological effects of contaminants in marine pelagic ecosystems. pp. 235-252 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Das, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Siebert, U.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2006). Baseline study of perfluorochemicals in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from Northern Europe, in: Van de Vijver, K.I. Blootstelling en effectevaluatie van perfluorverbindingen op mariene en estuariene organismen = Exposure and effect assessment of perfluorinated alkylated substances in marine and estuarine organisms. pp. 89-102 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Das, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Jauniaux, T.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2006). Perfluorinated chemicals infiltrate ocean waters: link between exposure levels and stable isotope ratios in marine mammals, in: Van de Vijver, K.I. Blootstelling en effectevaluatie van perfluorverbindingen op mariene en estuariene organismen = Exposure and effect assessment of perfluorinated alkylated substances in marine and estuarine organisms. pp. 67-87 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2006). Exposure patterns of perfluorooctane sulfonate in aquatic invertebrates from the western Scheldt estuary and the southern North Sea, in: Van de Vijver, K.I. Blootstelling en effectevaluatie van perfluorverbindingen op mariene en estuariene organismen = Exposure and effect assessment of perfluorinated alkylated substances in marine and estuarine organisms. pp. 49-64 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.T.; Das, K.; Brasseur, S.M.J.M.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Reijnders, P.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2005). Tissue distribution of perfluorinated chemicals in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Dutch Wadden Sea, in: Van de Vijver, K.I. (2006). Blootstelling en effectevaluatie van perfluorverbindingen op mariene en estuariene organismen = Exposure and effect assessment of perfluorinated alkylated substances in marine and estuarine organisms. pp. 105-127 Blust, R.; De Wolf, H.; Mubiana, V.; Van De Vijver, I.; De Coen, W.M. (2002). From fluxes to bioavailability and effects of micropollutants in the Scheldt estuary, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 29 Blust, R.; Decleir, W. (1994). Effects of changing environmental conditions on the energy metabolism of aquatic organisms, in: Vanderborght, O. et al. (Ed.) IGBP and 'Global Change' related research in Belgium II. pp. 33-34 Blust, R.; Baillieul, M.; Borger, R.; De Boeck, G.; Decleir, W. (1993). Physiological energetics and environmental stress in aquatic organisms, in: Seventh forum for applied biotechnology, PAND, Gent 30 September - October 1993, abstracts. pp. 58 Bernaerts, F.; Blust, R.; Van der Linden, A.; Thoeye, C. (1987). Comparison of the aerobic metabolism for four strains of Artemia, in: Decleir, W. et al. Artemia research and its applications: 2. Physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on the brine shrimp Artemia. pp. 3-9 Blust, R.; Bernaerts, F.; Van der Linden, A.; Thoeye, C. (1987). The influence of aqueous copper chemistry on the uptake and toxicity of copper in Artemia, in: Sorgeloos, P. et al. Artemia research and its applications: 1. Morphology, genetics, strain characterization, toxicology. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on the brine shrimp Artemia. pp. 311-323 Thoeye, C.; Van der Linden, A.; Bernaerts, F.; Blust, R.; Decleir, W. (1987). The effect of diurnal temperature cycles on survival of Artemia from different geographical origin, in: Sorgeloos, P. et al. Artemia research and its applications: 1. Morphology, genetics, strain characterization, toxicology. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on the brine shrimp Artemia. pp. 233-239 Van der Linden, A.; Blust, R.; Cuypers, K.; Thoeye, C.; Bernaerts, F. (1987). An action spectrum for light-induced hatching of Artemia cysts, in: Decleir, W. et al. Artemia research and its applications: 2. Physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on the brine shrimp Artemia. pp. 181-188
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Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Blust, R.; Town, R.M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Impact of weathered and virgin polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics on growth dynamics and the production of Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS) by microalgae, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 40 Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Blust, R.; Janssen, C.; Town, T.M.; Asselman, J. (2023). Visualization of labeled nanoplastics in algae, using STED microscopy and Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 15 Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Blust, R.; Town, R.M. (2023). Interaction of marine algae and nanoplastics: Impact on growth and EPS production, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 101 Sioen, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Blust, R.; Janssen, C.; Town, R.M.; Asselman, J. (2022). Interaction of marine algae and nanoplastics, and the possible impact on the bioavailability of nanoplastics to primary consumers through the food-pathway, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 85 Teunkens, B.; Maris, T.; Van Damme, S.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2021). Tracking marked plastic items on their journey through the Scheldt estuary, using the Permanent Belgian Acoustic Receiver Network (PBARN), in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 85: pp. 5 Bebianno, M.J.; O'donovan, S.; Ribeiro, F.; Rodrigues, A.R.; Abel, S.; Da Fonseca, T.G.; Carteny, C.C.; Blust, R.; Cormier, B.; Keiter, S.; Mestre, N.C. (2018). Are microplastics facilitating the accumulation of organic pollutants in benthic bivalves?, in: Baztan, J. et al. (Ed.) MICRO 2018. Fate and impact of microplastics: knowledge, actions and solutions: International Conference 19-23 November 2018, Lanzarote. pp. 165 Catarci Carteny, C.; Town, R.M.; Blust, R. (2018). Furthering the dynamic uptake model for virgin microplastics: application to the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), in: Baztan, J. et al. (Ed.) MICRO 2018. Fate and impact of microplastics: knowledge, actions and solutions: International Conference 19-23 November 2018, Lanzarote. pp. 217 Teunkens, B.; Maris, T.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2018). Plastic fluxes toward the oceans, contribution of the Schelde River (Belgium), in: Baztan, J. et al. (Ed.) MICRO 2018. Fate and impact of microplastics: knowledge, actions and solutions: International Conference 19-23 November 2018, Lanzarote. pp. 280-281 De Schamphelaere, K.; Teuchies, J.; Ysebaert, T.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2017). Development of a triad assessment method for brackish sediments in Flanders, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 3 March 2017. VLIZ Special Publication, 79: pp. 23 De Schamphelaere, K.; Bervoets, L.; Teuchies, J.; Ysebaert, T.Y.; Meire, P.; Blust, R. (2016). Development of a triad assessment method for brackish sediments in Flanders, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 40 De Schamphelaere, K.; Teuchies, J.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2016). Chemical quality assessment of sediments of the Scheldt Estuary using sediment quality guidelines, in: Meire, P. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: ECSA Local Meeting 2016. Estuarine Restoration: from theory to practice and back, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 5-9 July 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 77: pp. 81 De Schamphelaere, K.; Teuchies, J.; Ysebaert, T.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2016). Development of a triad assessment method for brackish sediments in Flanders, in: Meire, P. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: ECSA Local Meeting 2016. Estuarine Restoration: from theory to practice and back, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 5-9 July 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 77: pp. 84 Teuchies, J.; Van Damme, S.; Meire, P.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2016). The use of lead slags in river embankments: an environmental impact study, in: Meire, P. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: ECSA Local Meeting 2016. Estuarine Restoration: from theory to practice and back, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 5-9 July 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 77: pp. 97 Geerts, L.; Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Kromkamp, J.; Blust, R.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2015). Algal growth inhibition in the historical Schelde Estuary, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 67 Dasan, A.F.; Rasoloniriana, R.; Sinha, A.K.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2014). Adaptive responses to high environmental ammonia in European sea bass acclimated to different salinities, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 31 Deruytter, D.; Vandegehuchte, M.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Blust, R.; Janssen, C.R. (2014). Copper toxicity in mussels: do salinity, organic matter and population history matter?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 52 Deruytter, D.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Garrevoet, J.; Vergucht, E.; Blust, R.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Vincze, L.; Janssen, C.R. (2013). The combined effects of DOC and salinity on the accumulation and toxicity of copper in mussel larvae, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 40 Van Ael, E.; Covaci, A.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2013). Biomagnification of persistent organic pollutants in food webs from the Scheldt Estuary (Belgium), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 91 Weijs, L.; Briels, N.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Shark fin soup from a toxicological perspective: eat it or leave it?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 108 Teuchies, J.; De Jonge, M.; Bervoets, L.; de Deckere, E.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2012). The effect of increasing surface water oxygen concentrations on metal mobility in sediments from the Schelde Estuary, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 82 Schnitzler, J.G; Michel, L.; Klaren, P.H.M.; Celis, N.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A.; Dirtu, A.; Thomé, J.-P.; Das, K. (2011). Thyroid hormone disrupting chemicals in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from European coasts, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 48: pp. 78 Van Ael, E.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R.; Bervoets, L. (2011). Distribution and bioaccumulation of micropollutants in an estuarine ecosystem, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 48: pp. 90 Weijs, L.; van Elk, C.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2011). Persistent organic pollutants in harbour porpoises from the North Sea from 1990 until 2008: Young wildlife at risk?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 48: pp. 110 Celis, N.; Hattink, J.; De Boeck, G.; Blust, R. (2009). Does the Free Ion Activity Model apply to estuarine and marine environments? A case study for Cd, Cs, Mn and Zn in the European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: an overview of marine research in Belgium anno 2009. 10th VLIZ Young Scientists' Day. Special edition at the occasion of 10 years VLIZ. VLIZ Special Publication, 43: pp. 25 De Boeck, G.; Eyckmans, M.; Lardon, I.; Bobbaers, R.; Sinha, A.K.; Blust, R. (2009). Metal accumulation and metallothionein induction in the spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: an overview of marine research in Belgium anno 2009. 10th VLIZ Young Scientists' Day. Special edition at the occasion of 10 years VLIZ. VLIZ Special Publication, 43: pp. 40 Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Siebert, U.; van Elk, N.; Jauniaux, T.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). PCBs, PBDEs and their metabolites in serum of harbour seals and harbour porpoises, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 6 March 2009: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 41: pp. 76 Weijs, L.; Losada, S.; Das, K.; Roosens, L.; Reijnders, P.J.H.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). Levels of naturally produced methoxylated MeO-PBDEs and their biomagnification in harbour seals and harbour porpoises from the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 6 March 2009: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 41: pp. 77 Weijs, L.; Dirtu, A.C.; Das, K.; Gheorghe, A.; Reijnders, P.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2008). Occurrence and profiles of PCBs and PBDEs in harbour seals and harbour porpoises from the southern North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium, 29 February 2008: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 40: pp. 73 Blust, R. (2007). Complexiteit van een ecologisch onderbouwde normstelling: een kwestie van leven en dood, in: Congres watersysteemkennis, donderdag 6 en vrijdag 7 december 2007, Universiteit Antwerpen: abstracts van presentaties en posters. pp. [5-6] Van den Broeck, H.; De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2007). Differences in shell morphology and reproductive impairment in Littorina littorea along the Belgian coast, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 2 March 2007: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 39: pp. 60 Van De Vijver, I.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2006). Perfluorinated compounds: new threat for marine mammals, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 31 March 2006: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 30: pp. 16-17 Van de Vijver, K.; Hoff, P.; Das, K.; Drouguet, O.; Brasseur, S.M.J.M.; Reijnders, P.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2005). New insights in distribution and accumulation patterns between various perfluorochemicals, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2005: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 20: pp. 61 Van den Broeck, H.; De Wolf, H.; Backeljau, T.; Blust, R. (2005). Assessment of the myoglobin variation in the periwinkle Littorina littorea along the Scheldt estuary, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2005: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 20: pp. 62 Van de Vijver, K.I.; Hoff, P.; Das, K.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2004). Perfluorinated organochemicals: new threat for marine mammals, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 5 March 2004: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 17: pp. 71 Covaci, A.; Voorspoels, S.; Van de Vijver, K.; Das, K.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; De Coen, W.M.; Blust, R.; Schepens, P. (2003). Determination of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the southern North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 28 February 2003: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 12: pp. 26-27 Van de Vijver, K.; Hoff, P.; Dardenne, F.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2003). Distribution and effects of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in aquatic organisms, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 28 February 2003: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 12: pp. 51 Mubiana, V.; Qadah, D.; Blust, R. (2002). Evolution and spatial variability of heavy metals in mussels (Mytilus edulis L.) in the Scheldt estuary (1996-2002), in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 63 Van de Vijver, K.; Hoff, P.; Van Dongen, W.; Esmans, E.L.; Blust, R.; De Coen, W.M. (2002). Exposure patterns of perfluorooctane sulfonate in aquatic organisms from the Western Scheldt estuary, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 65 Van Regenmortel, S.; De Deckere, E.; Van den Bergh, E.; Cornelis, B.; Janssen, C.; Steen Redecker, E.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2002). Impact of contamination on the development of controlled inundation areas along the Scheldt estuary (poster), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 13 March 2002: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 7: pp. 48
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Dasan, A.F.; Rasoloniriana, R.; Sinha, A.K.; Blust, R.; De Boeck, G. (2014). Adaptive responses to high environmental ammonia in European seabass acclimated to different salinities. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. University of Antwerp: Antwerpen. 1 poster pp. Deruytter, D.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Garrevoet, J.; Vergucht, E.; Blust, R.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Vincze, L.; Janssen, C.R. (2013). The combined effects of DOC and salinity on the accumulation and toxicity of copper in mussel larvae. Commun. Agric. Appl. Biol. Sci. 78(1) Weijs, L.; Briels, N.; Adams, D.H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2013). Shark fin soup from a toxicological perspective: Eat it or leave it? Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 15 February 2013. University of Antwerp: Antwerpen. 1 poster pp. Weijs, L.; van Elk, C.; Das, K.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2010). Persistent organic pollutants in harbour porpoises from the North Sea from 1990 until 2008: Young wildlife at risk? Organohalogen Compounds 72: 676-679 Weijs, L.; Covaci, A.; Das, K.; Blust, R. (2010). Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models for the bioaccumulation of PBDEs in male harbour porpoises. Organohalogen Compounds 72: 672-675 Covaci, A.; Weijs, L.; Roosens, L.; Berger, M.L.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Shaw, S.D. (2009). Accumulation of hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDS) and their metabolites in pup and adult harbour seals from the northwest Atlantic. Organohalogen Compounds 71: 001486-001491 Pena-Abaurrea, M.; Weijs, L.; Ramos, L.; Borghesi, N.; Corsolini, S.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). Anthropogenic and naturally-produced organobrominated compounds in bluefin tuna from the Mediterranean Sea. Organohalogen Compounds 76(11): 1477-1482. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.07.004 Weijs, L.; Yang, R.S.H.; Covaci, A.; Blust, R. (2009). A lifetime physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for CB 153 in harbour porpoises: in silico tool for predicting concentrations of future lipophilic pollutants. Organohalogen Compounds 71: 001416-001421 Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2009). Levels and profiles of persistent organic pollutants in several tissues of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from the Black Sea. Organohalogen Compounds 71: 001432-001436 Dorneles, P.R.; Lailson-Brito, J.; Covaci, A.; Dirtu, A.C.; Weijs, L.; Azevedo, A.F.; Torres, J.P.; Malm, O.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Das, K. (2008). Concentrations of organobrominated compounds of natural and industrial origin in top predators from Brazilian waters. Organohalogen Compounds 70: 000821-000824 Weijs, L.; Das, K.; Siebert, U.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2008). PCBs, PBDEs and their hydroxylated metabolites in serum of free-ranging harbour seals (Phoca vitulina): levels and profiles. Organohalogen Compounds 70: 000837-000840 Blust, R.; De Pauw, N. (Ed.) (2007). Congres watersysteemkennis 2006/2007: een goede waterkwaliteit voor onze oppervlaktewaters: zorgen voor morgen!? Water: Tijdschrift over Integraal Waterbeleid, 27. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 59 pp. Weijs, L.; Gheorghe, A.; Dirtu, A.C.; Das, K.; Reijnders, P.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2007). Levels and profiles of PCBs and PBDEs in harbour seal and harbour porpoise from the southern North Sea. Organohalogen Compounds 69: 825-828 Teuchies, J.; De Deckere, E.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2006). Het effect van overstroming op de beschikbaarheid van zware metalen in een zoetwaterschor. Water: Tijdschrift over Integraal Waterbeleid 26(2): 83-87 Teuchies, J.; De Deckere, E.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R.; Meire, P. (2006). Het effect van overstroming op de beschikbaarheid van zware metalen in een zoetwaterschor. Water Nieuwsbrief 26: 1-5 Bervoets, L.; Voets, J.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. (2005). Hoe vervuild zijn onze oppervlaktewaters?: driehoeksmosselen geven het antwoord. Water augustus: 37-49 Baillieul, M.; Bervoets, L.; Blust, R.; Verheyen, R.F. (1994). Ecotoxicologische impact-analyse van lozingswater: een case-study. Water 13(75): 61-66 Blust, R.; Decleir, W. (1984). Development of a flow-through system for the study of toxicity and bioaccumulation processes in aquatic invertebrates. Int. Mar. Sci. 2: 299-313
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Effecten van oxidatieve stress op de chlorofyt Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: een geïntegreerde aanpak = Effects of oxidative stress on the chlorophyt Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: an integrative approach. PhD Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. XV, 250 pp. Komjarova, I. (2009). Opname van spoormetalen door aquatische organismen: een stabiele isotopen experiment = Uptake of trace metals in aquatic organisms: a stable isotopes experiment. PhD Thesis. University of Antwerpen: Antwerpen. 198 pp. Hagos, K. (2007). Evaluating the toxicity of marine sediments from East Coast of Africa (Eritrea, Kenya and Tanzania) using algae Artemia bioassays and preliminary study of energy stores as alternative method to evaluate sediment toxicity. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Vrije Universiteit Brussel (ECOMAMA): Brussel. 71 + app. pp. Huong, L.T. (2007). Toxicity of metal mixtures (Cu, Hg, Cd) to marine invertebrates: Artemia, mussels. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Vrije Universiteit Brussel (ECOMAMA): Brussel. 59, annexes pp. Okuku, E.O. (2007). Bioavailability of sediment-bound heavy metals along the coast of Eastern Africa and evaluation of metal concentrations along the trophic hierarchy. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Vrije Universiteit Brussel (ECOMAMA): Brussel. 80 + app. pp. Peter, H.K. (2007). Evaluation of heavy metal contamination in sediments, macro-algae and mollusc species at selected locations along the east coast of Africa. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Vrije Universiteit Brussel (ECOMAMA): Brussel. 64 pp. Weijs, L. (2007). Bioaccumulatiemodel voor microcontaminanten bij de gewone zeehond (Phoca vitulina) en bruinvis (Phocoena phocoena). MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen. Faculteit Wetenschappen: Antwerpen. 82 pp. Valencia Avellán, M.G. (2006). Preliminary environmental risk assessment of chemical contamination along the Chaguana river basin (south-west Ecuador). MSc Thesis. 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Effects of Tributyltin (TBT) and heavy metals on the intersex, penial gland numbers and shell morphology of the Periwinkle Littorina littorea (Linné, 1758) along the Scheldt estuary. MSc Thesis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. VIII, 81 pp. Hieu, H.H. (2001). Adsorption and desorption of heavy metals on sediments in the Scheldt river. MSc Thesis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. 60 pp. Kwamla Atupra, D. (2001). Determination of the toxicity of cadmium in three populations of Littorina littorea taken from a pollution and salinity gradient in the Scheldt estuary (Mollusca: Gastropoda). MSc Thesis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. 88 pp. Richard, J. (2001). The effect of temperature and humic acid on the uptake and elimination of heavy metals by blue mussel, Mytilus edulis. MSc Thesis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. X, 55 + annexes pp. Richard, J. (2001). The effect of temperature and humic acid on the uptake and elimination of heavy metals by blue mussel, Mytilus edilus. MSc Thesis. RUCA: Antwerpen. X, 55 pp. Asmah, R.H. (2000). Heavy metal partitioning in the Scheldt estuary: implications for metal bioavailability to filter feeding mussels (Mytilus edulis). MSc Thesis. VUB: Brussel. 59 pp. Lacastesantos, G.F. (2000). The impact of gold mining on Murcielagios Bay (Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines): accumulation of mercury and other heavy metals in some edible marine molluscs. MSc Thesis. RUCA/VUB: Antwerpen. 72 pp. Ulomi, S.J. (1999). Possible effect of pollution by heavy metals on the population structure of the mangrove periwinkle Littoraria scabra (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mollusca: Gastropoda). MSc Thesis. VUB: Brussel. 50 pp. Valentine, M.K. (1997). Factors influencing heavy metal bioaccumulation in the common mussel Mytilus edulis. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. 53 pp. Van de Zande, G. (1994). 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