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Discovery of bromochloropyrene reveals unexpected biological properties

Environmental pollutants containing chlorine or bromine have been widely studied, but compounds containing both elements have remained largely unexplored. Researchers have now detected bromochloropyrene in industrial soils and harbor sediments, investigated its breakdown under simulated sunlight, and measured its activity through a biological receptor linked to toxic effects. The findings reveal…

Discovery of bromochloropyrene reveals unexpected biological properties

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