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May 1998 PMID 9647894

Forms and prevalence of intersexuality and effects of environmental contaminants on sexuality in cricket frogs (Acris crepitans).

A L Reeder, G L Foley, D K Nichols, L G Hansen, B Wikoff, S Faeh, J Eisold, M B Wheeler, R Warner, J E Murphy, V R Beasley

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The discussions reflect a moderate level of interest and agreement, with the first post highlighting concerns about potential impacts on humans, suggesting a curiosity about broader implications. The tone is inquisitive, and the language indicates a cautious but open consideration of scientific research in environmental health, leading to a modest impact score.

AgreementModerate agreement

The first discussion agrees with the idea that environmental chemicals like atrazine can influence sexual development, aligning with the research findings. The second discussion expresses skepticism but acknowledges scientific studies supports such effect

InterestModerate interest

Both discussions show moderate curiosity, especially regarding environmental impacts, but are not highly enthusiastic or deeply engaged beyond basic acknowledgment.

EngagementModerate engagement

The first brief post engages by raising a relevant question about potential human implications, while the second responds with clarification, indicating some depth. However, the overall engagement remains limited.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions reflect an awareness of ecological effects but do not clearly suggest a broad societal or policy impact at this point.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined cricket frogs from Illinois and found that 27 out of 341 frogs over three years had intersex gonads, but there was no strong link between chemical exposure and intersexuality, although atrazine showed a near-significant association.
  • Frogs from contaminated sites with PCBs and PCDFs had a higher number of males compared to controls, indicating these chemicals might influence sexual development and sex ratios.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that environmental contaminants, particularly PCBs and PCDFs, can affect sexual differentiation and sex ratios in cricket frogs, highlighting potential ecological impacts of pollution.]
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Fur & Feather
@FurFeather3 · X

@CNN Atrazine. It's known to be an endocrine disruptor. It's messed with the sex of frogs. Is it beyond the rhelm of possibility it could also effect human sexuality? https://t.co/T5I3hjKWCX

Jul 13, 2023 · 1,098 followers View post →
Jane Splurky
@JSplurky · X

@TTstopme @eproko1 @SethMacFarlane Sorry, but no, what? Not being common in a particular species doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Sorry. Here's some more science. https://t.co/Tmh1NWQouf

Mar 25, 2020 · 669 followers View post →

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Fur & Feather
@FurFeather3 · X

@CNN Atrazine. It's known to be an endocrine disruptor. It's messed with the sex of frogs. Is it beyond the rhelm of possibility it could also effect human sexuality? https://t.co/T5I3hjKWCX

Jul 13, 2023 · 1,098 followers View post →
Jane Splurky
@JSplurky · X

@TTstopme @eproko1 @SethMacFarlane Sorry, but no, what? Not being common in a particular species doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Sorry. Here's some more science. https://t.co/Tmh1NWQouf

Mar 25, 2020 · 669 followers View post →