Environmental science and pollution research internationalAnimalsXenopus laevisGroundwaterThyroid GlandHumans
Groundwater for human consumption induces thyroid histological and molecular changes that disrupt Xenopus laevis morphogenesis.
Maria Fernanda Modarelli, Rodrigo Miguel Bilbao, Osvaldo Juan Ponzo
Published: 202510.1007/s11356-025-37139-z
Abstract
Groundwater is a vital source of fresh water for human consumption, cooking, and irrigation. In populations with endemic goiter, high nitrate concentrations have been reported in groundwater, raising concerns about its impact on thyroid function. Thi…
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