Scientists probe gender-bending chemicals in Potomac fish

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An investigation is to be carried out into pollution levels in the upper Potomac River in West Virginia in response to high numbers of fish that share the sexual characteristics of both genders. Blood-plasma studies are also being carried out on male fish which display female characteristics.

Source: edie.net