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USE OF BIOMARKERS MOLECULAR IN STUDIES OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Abstract

 Molecular biomarkers refer to specific genes and/or its products present in ecosystems which have been exposed to physic or chemical alterations as a result of anthropogenic activities. These molecules are useful to estimate both change and spread of the damage level. The studies of DNA specific sequences, gene expression and proteins production allow to understand the consequences of the presence of specific pollutants or its mixtures in different ecosystems, but mainly in aquatic environments. 

 WILFREDO VALDIVIESO QUINTERO, GERMAN ZAFRA

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