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April 2003 PMID 12676617

Atrazine-induced hermaphroditism at 0.1 ppb in American leopard frogs (Rana pipiens): laboratory and field evidence.

Tyrone Hayes, Kelly Haston, Mable Tsui, Anhthu Hoang, Cathryn Haeffele, Aaron Vonk

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The group demonstrates high engagement and interest through strong language, such as questioning denial of the research results and referencing regulatory actions, which underscores the perceived importance of the environmental issue and the scientific evidence behind it.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments express support or alignment with the publication's findings, considering atrazine's harmful effects on amphibians significant.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with discussion centered around environmental health and the controversy over chemical safety.

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Posts engage actively, referencing scientific studies, policy responses, and using strong language like 'deadly' and 'conspiracy' that indicate deeper involvement.

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The discussions highlight concerns about ecological consequences and policy changes, suggesting the publication influences environmental debates and public awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that very low levels of atrazine, as little as 0.01 parts per billion, can cause severe reproductive issues in American leopard frogs, including hermaphroditism where frogs develop both male and female reproductive organs.
  • Laboratory and field evidence showed that exposure to atrazine leads to slowed gonadal development, gonadal dysgenesis, and abnormal testicular oogenesis, indicating disruption of normal reproductive processes.
  • The findings suggest that widespread atrazine contamination could be contributing to amphibian declines by disrupting their reproductive systems, and similar effects observed in other species like Xenopus laevis highlight broader environmental and ecological concerns.]
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@jiangminjp · X

"アトラジンの地下水汚染などによって、両生類にエストロゲン作用が出ています（Atrazine-induced hermaphroditism at 0.1 ppb in American leopard frogs (Rana pipiens): laboratory and field evidence. Environ Health Perspect. 2003 Apr;111(4):568-75）。このため、 EUでは2004年から使用禁止"

Apr 20, 2023 · 1,808 followers View post →
sandy cortez
@billgateslovesu · X

“I don’t like them putting chemicals in the water that turn the friggen frogs...” https://t.co/FfuGTYcQSY #conspiracytheories

Jun 21, 2021 · 799 followers View post →

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@LGB_randon · X

@mehdirhasan https://t.co/l4NDYqpcj3 Are you denying the findings of one of America's most celebrated black biologists who discovered the deadly hormonal effects of atrazine? You're a hack! https://t.co/p4Tb5euaOt

Oct 10, 2025 · 137 followers View post →
多情仏心
@jiangminjp · X

"アトラジンの地下水汚染などによって、両生類にエストロゲン作用が出ています（Atrazine-induced hermaphroditism at 0.1 ppb in American leopard frogs (Rana pipiens): laboratory and field evidence. Environ Health Perspect. 2003 Apr;111(4):568-75）。このため、 EUでは2004年から使用禁止"

Apr 20, 2023 · 1,808 followers View post →
sandy cortez
@billgateslovesu · X

“I don’t like them putting chemicals in the water that turn the friggen frogs...” https://t.co/FfuGTYcQSY #conspiracytheories

Jun 21, 2021 · 799 followers View post →