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University of Birmingham: Water Fleas As 'Canaries In A Coal Mine' Offer Key To Managing Chemical Pollution
September 30, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:

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Water fleas, or Daphnia, could provide an important 'early warning system' for chemical pollution in our lakes and rivers.

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In addition, where prevention to pollute has failed, Daphnia could work as a bioremediation agent to help reduce hazards.

Researchers, led by the University of Birmingham, have devised a new f . . .

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