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Hormone-mimicking chemicals cause inter-species mating

800px-Bisphenol_A.jpg 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 oestrogen-like properties, was found to alter an individual's appearance and behavior, leading to inter-species breeding. The study, published in Evolutionary Applications, reveals the threat to biodiversity when the bou

Source: Wiley - Discipline: Environment