“At one point the rate of intersex changes – male fish developing female characteristics, such as producing eggs – in the Grand River was the world’s highest, says Mark Servos […]
Tag: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Scientists provide first evidence that carbamates can upset circadian rhythms
“The research suggests that exposure to these insecticides adversely affects melatonin receptor signaling, creating a higher risk for metabolic diseases such as diabetes.”
Dogs have 3X more BPA after eating canned food
“Researchers saw a three-fold increase in BPA levels in dogs who ate canned dog food for two weeks. They also saw changes in the dogs’ gut microbes.”
BPA induced reprogramming of male turtle brains to show female behavior
“Last year, a team of researchers led by the University of Missouri determined that BPA can disrupt sexual function in painted turtles, causing males to develop female sex organs. Now, […]
Prenatal BPA exposure linked to anxiety and depression in boys
“Boys exposed prenatally to a common chemical used in plastics may be more likely to develop symptoms of anxiety and depression at age 10-12. The new study examined early life […]
Tap water of 6 million in the US contains industrial chemicals
“‘These compounds are potent immunotoxicants in children and recent work suggests drinking water safety levels should be much lower than the provisional guidelines established by EPA,’ said Elsie Sunderland, senior author […]
Plastic manufacturing chemical BPS harms egg cells, study suggests
“Research suggests that BPS can damage a woman’s eggs – and at lower doses than BPA.”
Fetal BPA exposure in mice linked to estrogen-related diseases
“Researchers from Yale show that the genome is permanently altered in the uterus of mice that had been exposed to BPA during their fetal development. These changes were found to […]