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chemical in plastics that mimics estrogen, raising health concerns

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound used in the production of certain plastics and resins, such as those found in water bottles, food containers, and the lining of metal cans. It is known to mimic estrogen, a hormone in the body, which has raised concerns about its potential effects on human health, including possible links to hormonal disruptions and various health issues.

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Bisphenol-A Antagonizes the Rapidly Modulating Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Spinogenesis and Long-Term Potentiation of Hippocampal Neurons

research Bisphenol-A Antagonizes the Rapidly Modulating Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Spinogenesis and Long-Term Potentiation of Hippocampal Neurons

10 citations, December 2017 in “Chemosphere”

Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.

research Analytical Method for the Biomonitoring of Bisphenols and Parabens by Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Human Hair

12 citations, August 2022 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety”

A new method accurately detects bisphenols and parabens in human hair.

research Menstrual Irregularities in Adolescent Girls and Correlation with the Extent of Exposure to Plastics: A Case-Control Study

January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review”

Exposure to plastics may increase the risk of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of hormone imbalance in teenage girls.

research Identification of Ferroptosis-Related Biomarkers in Alopecia Areata Through Machine Learning

February 2024 in “Scientific reports”

Four genes are potential markers for hair loss condition alopecia areata, linked to a specific type of cell death.

research Diffusion Properties of Model Compounds in Artificial Sebum

29 citations, May 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics”

Different compounds move through artificial sebum at different rates, which can help choose the best ones for targeting hair follicles.

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