Hormone-mimicking chemicals cause inter-species mating: Bisphenol A breaks down fish species barriers
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 09:00
in Biology & Nature
Hormone-mimicking chemicals released into rivers have been found to impact the mating choices of fish, a new study has revealed. The controversial chemical BPA, which emits estrogen-like properties, was found to alter an individual's appearance and behavior, leading to inter-species breeding.