Evolution Of A Contraceptive For Invasive Sea Lamprey
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 14:35
in Biology & Nature
In addition to providing fundamental insights into the early evolution of the estrogen receptor, new research may lead to a contraceptive for female lampreys -- a jawless fish considered an invasive pest species in the Great Lakes region of the United States. This could prove important to the Great Lakes region, where lampreys aggressively consume trout, salmon, sturgeon and other game fish.