Epigenetic Research Takes Aim at Cancer, Autism, and BPA
Published: 23 December 2009
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Phthalates, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
According to the “Washington Post,” Duke University’s Randy Jirtle is conducting research that might have meaning for many human illnesses, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, and autism. He has made one mouse brown and one yellow by altering their epigenetics in utero through diet. Toxicologists are also studying chemicals in plastics, such as phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), to see if they could enhance human risk of disease by altering the epigenome.