A sudden increase in chromosome abnormalities in a mouse colony has raised questions about the safe level of exposure for bisphenol A, a chemical used to make some common plastics and resins.
In a research paper supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, scientists at a genetics laboratory and an associated animal research center, both at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, described the accident in the April 1 issue of the journal Current Biology. For full story go to: NIH News CONTACT: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Bill Grigg (301) 402-3378 Tom Hawkins (919) 541-1402
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