Study on mice and worms sheds light on potential effect of chemical found in plastic — it could interfere with dopamine regulation

Study on mice and worms sheds light on potential effect of chemical found in plastic — it could interfere with dopamine regulation

New research involving mice and worms points to the possibility that a chemical compound found in some plastics may cause behavioral changes by altering how dopamine levels are regulated. What's happening? Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the study from China's Tianjin University looked at the potential effects of bisphenol A — or BPA — on behavior. Specifically, it aimed to evaluate such effects of chronic adulthood exposure in mice…