New Study Finds Human Placenta Cells Die After BPA Exposure
Published: 24 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
“Environmental Health News” reports a new study finds exposure to very low concentrations of the plastic monomer bisphenol A (BPA) causes cellular damage and death in cultured human placenta cells. The doses used for this study are similar to blood levels found in pregnant women. Effects were most pronounced at the lowest – rather than the highest – concentrations of BPA indicating that placental development could be particularly sensitive to BPA exposure.