Effects of Developmental Exposure to Bisphenol-A on the Ovary and Brain

By clock on February 3, 2009.

From SCONC:

Even if you haven't heard of Bisphenol A (BPA), you've likely been exposed to it. The endocrine disrupting compound is common in plastic infant bottles, water bottles, food cans and lots of other products. Scientists debate its dangers but the National Toxicology Program (based in RTP) acknowledges BPA as a source of "some concern" due to its possible harm to the brains and behavior of fetuses, infants and children.

On Wed. Feb. 18, at noon, come hear NCSU assistant biology professor Heather Patisaul share what she's finding about BPA's potential permanent effects in a talk entitled "Effects of Developmental Exposure to Bisphenol-A on the Ovary and Brain."

Pizza Lunch is free and open to science journalists and science communicators of all stripes. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you would like to see included. RSVPs are required (for a reliable slice count) to cclabby@amsci.org.

Directions to Sigma XI:
http://www.sigmaxi.org/about/center/directions.shtml

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