@article {696, title = {Two abundant bioaccumulated halogenated compounds are natural products}, journal = {Science}, volume = {307}, year = {2005}, note = {Teuten, Emma LXu, LiReddy, Christopher MengResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}tResearch Support, U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, Non-P.H.S.2005/02/12 09:00Science. 2005 Feb 11;307(5711):917-20.}, month = {Feb 11}, pages = {917-20}, abstract = {Methoxylated polybrominated diphenyl ethers (MeO-PBDEs) have been found bioaccumulated in the tissues of a variety of aquatic animals and at concentrations comparable to those of anthropogenic halogenated organic compounds, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The origin of the MeO-PBDEs has been uncertain; circumstantial evidence supports a natural and/or an industrial source. By analyzing the natural abundance radiocarbon content of two MeO-PBDEs isolated from a True{\textquoteright}s beaked whale (Mesoplodon mirus), we show that these compounds were naturally produced.}, issn = {0036-8075 (Linking)}, doi = {10.1126/science.1106882}, author = {Teuten, E. L. and Xu, L. and Reddy, C. M.} }