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Sex Reversal In Frogs ­An Effect Of Drugs In The Environment

Seeded on Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:17 PM EST
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Frogs are more sensitive to hormone-disturbing environmental pollutants than was previously thought. Male tadpoles that swim in water with relevant levels of such substances become females, according to a new study from Uppsala University that will be published in the scientific journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (ET&C) in May.

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Makes me wonder if we can one day do this to people via drugs alone.

    Reply#1 - Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:46 PM EST
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