Matter: Marine Mammals Have Lost A Gene That Now They May Desperately Need

CARL ZIMMER, NY Times: Science
Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:00am

Dolphins, manatees, sea lions, elephant seals and other animals no longer produce an enzyme that protects land mammals against harmful chemicals, including some pesticides.

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