New Study Finds BPA May Reduce Fertility in Lab Mice
Published: 16 July 2009
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
According to the “Chicago Sun Times,” exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical widely used in plastics, may impair the growth and function of female reproductive cells in mice, a new study from the University of Illinois has found. Previous lab tests in animals have reportedly linked BPA to adverse effects in fetuses and newborns, raising concerns about similar effects in people.