Males Exposed to BPA Plastic Less Attractive to Females

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A growing body of evidence has linked exposure to the chemical BPA (Bisphenol-A) to all manner of illness including prostate cancer and now it seems if you are exposed to BPA (if you are a male mouse that is), then your chances of attracting a female just became a lot worse.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is ubiquitous in the environment, found in common, everyday products. BPA is used in food and beverage containers and packaging, and the chemical leaches into the products. That means your canned beans, peas, soups, and chili have likely been exposed to BPA, as well as milk cartons and foods in plastic containers. It’s been estimated that 90 percent of people in the United States have detectable levels of BPA toxin in their bodies.

A recent study now shows that male mice who were exposed as babies to BPA act more like females and are seen as less desirable mates.