Neonicotinoids disrupt memory, circadian behaviour and sleep

Abstract Globally, neonicotinoids are the most used insecticides, despite their well-documented sub-lethal effects on beneficial insects. Neonicotinoids are nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists. Memory, circadian rhythmicity and sleep are essential for efficient foraging and pollination and req...

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Main Authors: Kiah Tasman, Sergio Hidalgo, Bangfu Zhu, Sean A. Rands, James J. L. Hodge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81548-2