The bioaccumulation of methylmercury in fish and its biomagnification through the food chain is a major public health concern. Differences in fish methylmercury concentration observed between China and the United States highlight the need for a better understanding of region-specific factors that drive its formation and biological uptake.

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鱼类汞的地区差异


甲基汞在鱼类中的生物积累及其在食物链中的生物放大作用是一个重大的公共卫生问题。中美两国观察到的鱼类甲基汞浓度差异凸显了更好地了解驱动其形成和生物吸收的区域特定因素的必要性。