Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Flame retardant exposure in male mice shortened offspring lives
After six months of oral exposure in male mice, their first-generation offspring developed aging-like tissue changes and had shorter lifespans.After six months of oral exposure in male mice, their first-generation offspring developed aging-like tissue changes and had shorter lifespans.
Mouse studyMechanisms
Who was studiedOffspring of male mice, against offspring of unexposed male mice
What changedOffspring of exposed male mice had shorter lifespans than offspring of unexposed males
The catchMice received controlled oral doses rather than ordinary environmental exposure