Fish populations surviving estrogen pollution.

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Title
Fish populations surviving estrogen pollution.
Journal
BMC Biology
Author(s)
Wedekind C.
ISSN
1741-7007 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1741-7007
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2014
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
12
Pages
10
Language
english
Abstract
Among the most common pollutants that enter the environment after passing municipal wastewater treatment are estrogens, especially the synthetic 17α-ethinylestradiol that is used in oral contraceptives. Estrogens are potent endocrine disruptors at concentrations frequently observed in surface waters. However, new genetic analyses suggest that some fish populations can be self-sustaining even in heavily polluted waters. We now need to understand the basis of this tolerance.
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Web of science
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Yes
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