BPS plastics affect Mice

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We all now know that BPS, found in baby bottles, drinking bottles and other places, is a replacement chemical for BPA. Now researchers have found that a BPS may have biological effects. Mice were used to examine the effects of BPS on nurturing behavior and related brain regions. Nesting mothers exposed to BPS during pregnancy and lactation and in their daughters exposed in utero showed behavioral changes. The mothers’ capacity to adjust to the requirements of their young during early development was impacted by BPS exposure: mouse mothers spent more time on the nest and less time with the pups grow and develop. It was also noted that there was an increase in incidence of infanticide (the intentional killing of pups) and poor maternal care. Also, BPS-exposed mothers showed increased hyperactivity, compulsivity behavior and heightened stress responses.  

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