Harvard Study Links Popular Plastic Ingredient to DNA Damage

Photo caption: A study found that the plastic additive BBP causes DNA damage and chromosomal abnormalities in roundworm egg cells, suggesting similar risks in humans. Researchers call for more attention to the safety of this widely used chemical. Photo credit: SIVStockStudio via Shutterstock. Article by PLOS. SciTechDaily – October 29, 2024. Research article: PLOS Genetics.

Phthalate affects egg formation in C. elegans, resulting in abnormal chromosome numbers.

A recent study conducted on roundworms has discovered that a common plastic ingredient can cause DNA strand breaks, leading to egg cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes. The research, led by Monica Colaiácovo from Harvard Medical School, was recently published in the journal PLOS Genetics. […]

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