Some plastic food and beverage containers still contain bisphenol A (BPA), which can mimic the hormone estrogen. Although experts say that small amounts of BPA detected in foods are unlikely to cause problems, some people worry that constant low-level exposures could have health effects, especially for developing fetuses, infants and children. Now, researchers report in ACS’ iJournal of Proteome Research/i that in mice, BPA activates an immune response that persists for at least three generations.

Source: BPA activates immune response in mice that passes down through generations

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