Summary
The text reports on a study that investigates the effects of maternal exposure to e-nicotine on the growth and development of offspring in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. The study found that maternal exposure to e-nicotine reduced fecundity, decreased the size of eggs, and impaired the climbing behavior of adult female flies. additionally, maternal exposure to e-nicotine reduced the size and weight of offspring, and impaired airway development in L3 larvae. The authors suggest that their findings highlight the need for further research on the potential intergenerational effects of e-cigarette use.
Citation
El-Merhie N, Krüger a, Uliczka K, et al. Sex dependent effect of maternal e-nicotine on F1 Drosophila development and airways. Scientific reports. 2021;11(1):4441. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81607-8
