Hormone-like Contaminants Block Trout’s Ability to Sense Predators

Michael Ricciardi — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:42:37 +0000

There has been significant success in decreasing the levels of chemical contaminants in our nation’s water ways in recent years, thanks to the Clean Air and Water Acts passed by Congress. However, low levels of many contaminants (such as metals, pesticides, and synthetic molecules like PCBs) persist in many rivers and streams, home to salmon and related trout species.

Synthetic Estrogen Harms Reproductive System – Now We May Know Why

mcmilker — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:13:30 +0000

A Yale University School of Medicine study has revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus and can cause fertility problems, as well as vaginal and breast cancers.

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Hormone-like Contaminants Block Trout’s Ability to Sense Predators

Synthetic Estrogen Harms Reproductive System – Now We May Know Why