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December 11, 2018

DTU announces 2 large EU research projects on EDCs

Technical University of Denmark contributes to 2 new Horizon 2020 research projects focused on endocrine disruptors, reproductive health, thyroid hormones; to begin in 2019 and run for 5 years
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November 8, 2017

Documentary about EDCs and brain development

TV channel Arte screens documentary highlighting effects of endocrine disruptors on brain development and function, November 11, 2017
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May 9, 2016

Predicting endocrine disruptors

National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark develops QSAR models to predict chemicals potentially affecting thyroid hormones
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February 22, 2016

Bisphenol F disrupts thyroid endocrine system

Study shows bisphenol F disrupts hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and leads to body length reduction in zebrafish larvae
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November 9, 2015

2nd Scientific Statement on EDCs released

Endocrine Society summarizes EDC research of the past six years and links EDC exposure to various health problems
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September 29, 2015

Endocrine Society: 2nd Scientific Statement on EDCs

Endocrine Society releases executive summary of second Scientific Statement on EDCs; mounting evidence on associations between exposure to EDCs and various health problems such as diabetes and obesity
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July 3, 2014

Authorized FCMs may harm children’s brains

NGO finds 300 food additives to interact with thyroid system, 41% are used as food contact materials
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April 3, 2014

WHO publishes report on EDCs

New report by the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe addresses the risks from exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals, recommends actions at the country level

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July 22, 2013

Stain-resistant chemical linked to thyroid function

Huffington Post reports on new science study on perfluorinated chemicals, too little known about long-term effects states the study co-author

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January 11, 2013

BPA during pregnancy affects thyroid function in newborn boys

First study to link maternal BPA exposure to neonatal thyroid function in male newborns but mechanisms remain unclear

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