some drugs end up in lakes, rivers and streams, posing a risk to aquatic ecosystems (IMAGE)

University of Lausanne

some drugs end up in lakes, rivers and streams, posing a risk to aquatic ecosystems

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Scientists at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and University center Unisanté classified 35 commonly used drugs in Switzerland based on their impact on the aquatic biodiversity.

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Fabrice Ducrest, UNIL

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