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A Harvard researcher, Kseniia Petrova, faces additional federal charges including concealment and false statements related to smuggling frog embryos into the U.S., with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 fines, amid ongoing legal proceedings.
A Harvard researcher, Kseniia Petrova, was indicted on additional charges related to smuggling frog embryos into the US, after being detained at Boston Logan Airport. She faces serious federal charges, including smuggling and false statements, with potential prison sentences. Her colleagues express concern over her treatment, highlighting her scientific value and the conditions of her detention.
Researchers have identified a potential cause for intestinal malrotation, a birth anomaly where the gut doesn't rotate properly during development, as exposure to the herbicide atrazine. Studies on frog embryos suggest that atrazine disrupts gut rotation development by causing metabolic imbalances, preventing normal cell division and growth. While the findings shed light on possible causes of intestinal malrotation, further research is needed to understand its implications for human health.