Chronic low-dose exposure to chlorpyrifos reduces life span in a wild fish by accelerating aging

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Source: Science Magazine

Original: https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.ady4727?af=R...

Published: 2026-01-15T07:00:10Z

An article published in the journal Science (Volume 391, Number 6782, Pages 275-279, January 2026) examines the effect of chronic exposure to low doses of chlorpyrifos on wild fish. The main finding of the study is that such exposure shortens the lifespan of fish. The mechanism of action consists in accelerating the aging process. The study does not report specific statistics on dose concentrations or exact percentage changes in life expectancy. The results highlight the risks of long-term low-dose exposure to pesticides for aquatic organisms.