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Caffeine pollution could disrupt crustacean defenses against predators

phys.org · 2hShare

While most people are aware of how plastic, arsenic and various industrial chemicals can pollute bodies of water, the effects of caffeine on freshwater environments remain largely unknown. Nonetheless, traces of caffeine, the stimulant contained in coffee and tea, often pass through wastewater treatment systems, entering rivers and streams.

First report: Caffeine Helped Cells Live Longer in a New Study. Scientists Found the Switch Behind It — inc.com, 2d