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A brief review on the assessment of potential joint effects of complex mixtures of contaminants in the environment
Summary
This review presents new methods for assessing the potential combined effects of complex mixtures of environmental contaminants on organisms. Researchers highlight that many pollutants can cause long-term harm at low concentrations during extended exposure periods. The study emphasizes the need for improved approaches to evaluate how multiple chemicals interact, rather than studying each contaminant in isolation.
Many contaminants can have long-term effects on organisms when they are exposed to low concentrations for extended periods. This review presents new methods for identifying the effects of chemical mixtures.
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