Study finds BPA levels in humans dramatically underestimated
A new method reveals BPA levels may be more than 44 times higher in humans than previously believed.... Read More...
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Mouse study finds BPA exposure has transgenerational effects on gene linked to autism
Exposure to BPA appears to have a transgenerational effect on autism risk. Mice whose great grandmothers were exposed to BPA during pregnancy exhibited social behavioral deficits associated with ASD. ... Read More...
Exposure to Low Levels of BPA During Pregnancy Can Lead to Altered Brain Development
According to researchers, even lower levels of BPA consumed during pregnancy can lead to neurodevelopmental problems and affected brain function later in life for offspring.... Read More...
Plastic Compound BPS Alters Mom’s Behavior and Brain Regions: Mouse Study
BPS affects a neuroanatomy and maternal behavior in pregnant and lactating mice, including an association with an increased risk of infanticide.... Read More...
BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation
New research suggests environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics and resins, could suppress a gene critical to nerve cell function and the development of the central nervous system. Exposure to BPA could predispose humans to a number of neurodevelopmental and other health disorders.... Read More...