A new study links fetal exposure to a common chemical pollutant, bisphenol A (BPA), to…
Month: June 2013
Exposure to low doses of BPA linked to increased risk of prostate cancer in human stem cells
Exposing developing tissue to low levels of the plastic bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA,…
Prenatal exposure to BPA affects fat tissues in sheep
New research suggests that fetal exposure to the common environmental chemical bisphenol A, or BPA,…
Chemical in antibacterial soap fed to nursing rats harms offspring, study finds
A mother’s exposure to triclocarban, a common antibacterial chemical, while nursing her babies shortens the…
Mice in a ‘Big Brother’ setup develop social structures
New research into mouse social behavior finds signs of leadership and reveals features of “autistic”…
Infections increase risk of mood disorders, study suggests
New research shows that every third person who is diagnosed for the first time with…
Genetic diversity key to survival of honey bee colonies
When it comes to honey bees, more mates is better. A new study shows that…
Planes, trains, or automobiles: Travel choices for a smaller carbon footprint
Planes, trains, or automobiles: what’s the most climate-friendly way to travel? A new study by…
Bariatric surgery restores nerve cell properties altered by diet
Understanding how gastric bypass surgery changes the properties of nerve cells that help regulate the…
How useful is fracking anyway? Study explores return of investment
The value of a fuel’s long-term usefulness and viability is judged through its energy return…