Due to its prevalence and known endocrine-disrupting properties, DEHP [di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate] has been subject to extensive research into potential human health e?ects, especially related to the reproductive system. An article in Environmental Health Perspectives reports evidence that even small doses of DEHP may alter the courtship behavior of otherwise healthy adult male mice by reducing the number of androgen receptors in the brain. These receptors perform vital functions related to reproduction and sexuality.
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