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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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/10/1108 |