Sea Lion Seizures May Result From Toxic Algae
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 12:56
in Biology & Nature
California sea lion fetuses exposed to toxic algae on the rise in their habitats may develop seizures and abnormal behavior later in life, a study of lab rodents has found.
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