Abstract
In order to better illuminate the genotoxic effects of a “complex mixture” of anthropogenic chemical toxins, we have employed the comet assay to measure the level of genotoxicity induced in a sentinel animal species, Micropterus dolomieu. Our analysis reveals a significant level of genetic damage in Androscoggin River smallmouth bass that increases in a downstream gradient in parallel with toxic equivalent concentrations. Individual concentrations of recognized, anthropogenic chemical toxins in Androscoggin River fish tissues are measured on an annual basis as part of a State monitoring program. Subsequent fish consumption and river use advisories are issued based, in part, on these assessments.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
