Estrogen linked to lowered immunity in fish
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 11:49
in Biology & Nature
Exposure to estrogen reduces production of immune-related proteins in fish. This suggests that certain compounds, known as endocrine disruptors, may make fish more susceptible to disease.
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