Epigenetic age acceleration is associated with contaminant exposure in common dolphins (Delphinus delphis)
Andrea C Lattmann, Eva-Maria Franziska Hanninger, Emma L. Betty, Xinrui Shen, Marti Jane Anderson, Sally Gaw, Sephena S Mann, Wei Gao, Katharina J. Peters, Shan Yi, Jukka Jokela, Karen A. Stockin
This study investigates the association between epigenetic age acceleration and contaminant exposure in common dolphins, finding that metals and specific PFAS compounds significantly influence EAA.
bioRxiv · Jun 26, 2026 · PreprintZoology