Pharmaceutical Pollution Threatens Wildlife with Behavioral and Anatomical Changes

New research reveals the extensive impact of human drugs on various species, urging the development of greener pharmaceuticals.

Brown trout are showing signs of methamphetamine addiction due to contaminated waterways.
Female starlings exposed to antidepressants are becoming less attractive to mates, affecting mating behaviors.
The contraceptive pill is causing sex reversal in some fish, leading to population declines.
Pharmaceutical waste poses a global threat to biodiversity and could have unintended consequences for human health.
Scientists emphasize the need for sustainable drug design to mitigate environmental pollution.