Behavioral Studies of Zebrafish Reveal a New Perspective on the Reproductive Toxicity of Micro- and Nanoplastics

The escalating prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in aquatic environments is a major challenge affecting the behavior and reproductive health of aquatic organisms while posing potential risks to human health and ecosystems. This review focuses on the neurobehavioral changes and reproductiv...

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Published in:	Toxics
Main Authors:	Baihui Wu, Haiyang Yu, Jia Yi, Pengyu Lei, Jiaxuan He, Jing Ruan, Peiye Xu, Runchao Tao, Libo Jin, Wei Wu, Qinsi Yang, Da Sun, Xiaoqun Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Subjects:	microplastics nanoplastics zebrafish reproductive toxicity neurobehavioral effects environmental pollutants
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/178

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