Publications by authors named "Jillian T Garrity"
Front Toxicol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), specifically bisphenol A (BPA) and diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), affects the behavior of male and female rats.
- Results show that female offspring exhibited reduced anxiety in certain behavioral tests, while males showed signs of feminization and maladaptive defensive behaviors, particularly with higher doses of DEHP.
- The findings indicate that exposure to EDCs during pregnancy leads to sex-specific behavioral changes, altered corticosterone levels, and changes in adrenal gland weights, with varying effects based on dosage and chemical combinations.
