Fish may be highly sensitive to antidepressants found in water

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What happened

Many of the drugs that target human brain chemistry, such as antidepressants, are still biologically active when they leave the body.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:02 UTC.

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