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Atrazine: The Herbicide That is Turning Male Frogs into Females

Atrazine exposure can turn male #frogs into females, reducing fertility and increasing the risk of population decline and extinction. The herbicide is a potent endocrine disruptor that interferes with hormone production and function, with significant implications for the environment and wildlife. Long Version Atrazine is a widely used herbicide that has been shown to have […]

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Can Synthetic Clothing and Fabrics Disrupt Hormones? | Q&A

There is some evidence to suggest that certain synthetic clothing and fabrics may contain chemicals that could disrupt hormones in the body. For example, some synthetic fabrics are treated with chemicals such as flame retardants, which have been linked to hormone disruption. Bisphenol A (BPA) is another chemical commonly found in some synthetic fabrics and […]