Our Drugs Make Fish Flounder

Friday, November 16, 2012 - 18:00 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have known for years that human medications, from anti-inflammatories to the hormones in birth-control pills, are ending up in waterways and affecting fish and other aquatic organisms. But researchers are only beginning to compile the many effects that those drugs seem to be having. And it isn't good news for the fish. [More]

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