Effects of sub-lethal teratogen exposure during larval development on egg laying and egg quality in adult Caenorhabditis elegans [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Background: Acute high dose exposure to teratogenic chemicals alters the proper development of an embryo leading to infertility, impaired fecundity, and few viable offspring. However, chronic exposure to sub-toxic doses of teratogens during early development may also have long-term impacts on egg qu...

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Main Authors: Alexis Killeen, Caralina Marin de Evsikova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-12-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/5-2925/v1