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Genetic structure and diversity of animal populations exposed to metal pollution.
Reviews of environmental contamination and toxicology - 1 Jan 2014
Mussali-Galante Patricia, Tovar-Sánchez Efraín, Valverde Mahara, Rojas Emilio
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Studying the genetic diversity of wild populations that are affected by pollution provides a basis for estimating the risks of environmental contamination to both wildlife, and indirectly to humans. Such research strives to produce both a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which genetic diversity is affected,and the long-term effects of the pollutants involved.In this review, we summarize key...
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