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Coincidentally, another lab in discovered a sex-linked genetic marker in Xenopus , which has allowed Hayes to confirm the genetic sex of his frogs. In ongoing studies, Hayes is investigating whether this apparent resistance is inherited, as well as whether the sex-reversed males have more susceptible offspring.
Pesticide atrazine can turn male frogs into females
No control animal had such abnormalities. Also, while normal males at metamorphosis have larger vocal organs than females, the organs of more than 80 percent of males exposed to 1 ppb or more of atrazine were smaller than average. Sexually mature males showed a fold decrease in testosterone levels, bringing them below levels found in normal females.
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They have also banned hormone therapies used to help kids transition. One such ban, in Tennessee, is currently being considered by the Supreme Court. A defense spending bill passed at the tail end of the year restricts gender-affirming care for active duty service members and their families.