Antidepressants In Water Supplies Can Lead To ‘Happy Fish’

 

Antidepressants that are excreted by humans end up in rivers and lakes, with fish then accumulating them in the brain, causing  “happy fish” because they’re under the influence of antidepressants. While not yet shown it in the wild, lab experiments show the “happy” fish don’t avoid predators anymore.

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