Predictors and immunological correlates of sublethal mercury exposure in vampire bats

Mercury (Hg) is a pervasive heavy metal that often enters the environment from anthropogenic sources such as gold mining and agriculture. Chronic exposure to Hg can impair immune function, reducing the ability of animals to resist or recover from infections. How Hg influences immunity and susceptibi...

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Autores principales: Becker, Daniel J., Chumchal, Matthew M., Bentz, Alexandra B., Platt, Steven G., Czirják, Gábor Á., Rainwater, Thomas R., Altizer, Sonia, Streicker, Daniel G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society Publishing 2017
Materias:
Biology (Whole Organism)
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5414270/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28484633
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.170073

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5414270/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28484633
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.170073

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