Research

The peer-reviewed papers behind the argument, grouped by subject, each with the claim the book cites it for.

Subjects

• Exposure and biomonitoring (277)
• Hormones and fetal development (235)
• Endocrine disruption (142)
• Wildlife sentinels (134)
• Sperm, testosterone and male reproduction (98)
• Phthalates (89)
• Microplastics and plastics (86)
• History and archaeology (85)
• Lead (76)
• BPA and bisphenols (69)
• Atrazine and other pesticides (67)
• Mercury (49)
• DDT and organochlorine pesticides (44)
• PFAS (42)
• Epigenetics and inheritance (36)
• Ovaries, puberty and female reproduction (36)
• Thalidomide, DES and drugs in pregnancy (34)
• PCBs and dioxins (30)
• Low doses and dose response (25)
• Flame retardants (13)
• Radium, uranium and radiation (8)
• Other subjects (120)

Papers

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