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
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
May 9, 2016
Predicting endocrine disruptors
National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark develops QSAR models to predict chemicals potentially affecting thyroid hormones
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
