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The effects of prenatal bisphenol A exposure on brain volume of children and young mice

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical used for the manufacturing of plastics, epoxy resin, and many personal care products. This ubiquitous endocrine disruptor is detectable in the urine of over 80% of North Americans.

Citation:
Zheng J, Reynolds JE, Long M, Ostertag C, et al. The effects of prenatal bisphenol A exposure on brain volume of children and young mice. Environ Res. 2022;214

Keywords:
APrON; Bisphenol A; Brain regional volumes; Magnetic resonance imaging; Neurodevelopment; Prenatal exposure

Abstract:
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical used for the manufacturing of plastics, epoxy resin, and many personal care products. This ubiquitous endocrine disruptor is detectable in the urine of over 80% of North Americans.