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Clobazam Makes Salmon Bolder, But Risks Survival
4/21/2025
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Story summary
- A groundbreaking Swedish study reveals that clobazam, an anxiety medication, transforms salmon behavior, making them bolder and enhancing their migration success. Fish with elevated clobazam levels navigated perilous dams more swiftly. Yet, researchers caution that this newfound boldness may backfire in the wild, risking survival due to diminished social interactions.
