Plastic 'feminizes boys'

研究:塑料使男孩女性化

Chemicals in plastic alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine," say researchers from the University of Rochester, the US, BBC reported. They found boys exposed to high doses of chemicals called phthalates while in the womb were less likely to play with boys' toys like cars or to join in rough and tumble games. Phthalates are widely used in household plastic items.

据英国广播公司报道，美国罗切斯特大学的研究者表示，塑料制品所含化学物质邻苯二甲酸盐会对胎儿脑部发育产生影响，致使男孩"女性化"。研究发现，如果孕妇体内的邻苯二甲酸盐浓度较高，产下的男婴喜欢汽车之类的男孩玩具和打斗游戏的可能性较小。据了解，邻苯二甲酸盐被广泛用于制造日常塑料品。

*以上新闻由ChinaDaily双语手机报提供