Methylmercury Exposure Induces Sexual Dysfunction in Male and Female Drosophila Melanogaster

Methylmercury Exposure Induces Sexual Dysfunction in Male and Female Drosophila Melanogaster

Mercury, an environmental health hazard, is a neurotoxic heavy metal. In this study, the effect of methylmercury (MeHg) exposure was analyzed on sexual behavior in Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly), because neurons play a vital role in sexual functions. The virgin male and female flies were fed a...

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Main Authors: Ved Chauhan, Syian Srikumar, Sarah Aamer, Mirazkar D. Pandareesh, Abha Chauhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
copulation
Drosophila melanogaster
methylmercury
oxidative stress
sexual dysfunction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/10/1108

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