Developmental and later life effects of light and noise pollution: physiological stress, telomere dynamics and fitness. University of Antwerp
Organisms have evolved adaptations to environmental challenges, but anthropogenic environments introduce novel stressors. Light and noise pollution are increasingly pervasive, and lacking historical predecessors, may overwhelm coping mechanisms and induce physiological stress. Exposure to light and noise pollution may be particularly influential early in life, when developmental trajectories are sensitive to stressful conditions. Yet, little ...