Cognitive Impairments Induced by Acute Arsenic Exposure in Drosophila melanogaster Larvae

Abstract

Arsenic has become a significant concern due to its detrimental effects on public health across various regions globally. Both natural and human-made sources contribute to groundwater contamination, leading to arsenicosis, which adversely affects ecosystems and human health. The trivalent form of inorganic arsenic is particularly harmful because it is neurotoxic and capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier. This exposure poses substantial health risks, particularly to the central nervous syst

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