Yoann Thomas

Dr. Yoann Thomas


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Academic Career Length

17Years (2010-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 February 2016 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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RSRossana Sussarellu
Rossana Sussarellu
MSMarc Suquet
Marc Suquet
YTYoann Thomas
Yoann Thomas
CLChristophe Lambert
Christophe Lambert
CFCaroline Fabioux
Caroline Fabioux
AHArnaud Huvet
Arnaud Huvet
Plastics are persistent synthetic polymers that accumulate as waste in the marine environment. Microplastic (MP) particles are derived from the breakdown of larger debris or can enter the environment as microscopic fragments. Because filter-feeder organisms ingest MP while feeding, they are likely to be impacted by MP pollution. To assess the impact of polystyrene microspheres (micro-PS) on the physiology of the Pacific oyster, adult oysters were experimentally exposed to virgin micro-PS (2 and 6 µm in diameter; 0.023 mg·L−1) for 2 mo during a reproductive cycle. Effects were investigated on ecophysiological parameters; cellular, transcriptomic, and proteomic responses; fecundity; and offspring development. Oysters preferentially ingested the 6-µm micro-PS over the 2-µm-diameter particles. Consumption of microalgae and absorption efficiency were significantly higher in exposed oysters, suggesting compensatory and physical effects on both digestive parameters. After 2 mo, exposed oysters had significant decreases in oocyte number (−38%), diameter (−5%), and sperm velocity (−23%). The D-larval yield and larval development of offspring derived from exposed parents decreased by 41% and 18%, respectively, compared with control offspring. Dynamic energy budget modeling, supported by transcriptomic profiles, suggested a significant shift of energy allocation from reproduction to structural growth, and elevated maintenance costs in exposed oysters, which is thought to be caused by interference with energy uptake. Molecular signatures of endocrine disruption were also revealed, but no endocrine disruptors were found in the biological samples. This study provides evidence that micro-PS cause feeding modifications and reproductive disruption in oysters, with significant impacts on offspring.

1 January 2012 in Marine Pollution Bulletin
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FDF. Dumas
F. Dumas
RGRomain Le Gendre
Romain Le Gendre
YTYoann Thomas
Yoann Thomas
SAS. Andréfouët
S. Andréfouët

4 November 2015 in Journal of Biogeography
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YTYoann Thomas
Yoann Thomas
SPStéphane Pouvreau
Stéphane Pouvreau
MAMarianne Alunno‐Bruscia
Marianne Alunno‐Bruscia
LBLaurent Barillé
Laurent Barillé
FGFrancis Gohin
Francis Gohin
PGPierre Gernez
Pierre Gernez

1 November 2011 in Journal of Sea Research
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YTYoann Thomas
Yoann Thomas
JMJoseph Mazurié
Joseph Mazurié
MAMarianne Alunno-Bruscia
Marianne Alunno-Bruscia
CBCedric Bacher
Cedric Bacher
JBJean-François Bouget
Jean-François Bouget
CSCaroline Struski
Caroline Struski


1 January 2010 in Marine Pollution Bulletin
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YTYoann Thomas
Yoann Thomas
CCClaude Courties
Claude Courties
YHYasmin El Helwe
Yasmin El Helwe
AHAlain Herbland
Alain Herbland
HLHugues Lemonnier
Hugues Lemonnier