Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'

Nov 17, 2009 1st Paragraph, English 1st Paragraph

Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers. Males exposed to high doses in the womb went on to be less likely to play with boys’ toys like cars or to join in rough and tumble games, they found. The University of Rochester team’s latest work adds to concerns about the safety of phthalates, found in vinyl flooring and PVC shower curtains…

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One Response to “Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'”

  1. Laura Gouvaert Says:

    December 4th, 2009 at 11:36 am

    This article is very surprising and disturbing. I have never heard about it before.
    I have some difficulties to understand how a chemical can affect human behavior.I believe the behavior is influenced by environment and lifestyle.
    Do you think that PHTHALATES could compromise the future of the manly man?


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