Ian Shaw
Estrogen Mimics
The plasticiser and pestidicide, dibutylphthalate, is being studied to determine why it may cause developmental defects in men
AudioToxicologist on world-first findings
The Defence Force says DBP was widely used in New Zealand and overseas until the mid to late 70s and was phased out after that. Audio
2011: the year of most things, including chemistry
Chinese astrologers have long deemed it the year of the rabbit. Audio
Biochemical feminisation
Biochemical feminisation - what effect are environmental oestrogens having on human fertility? Professor Ian Shaw, professor of toxicology at the University of Canterbury. His specialty is researching… Audio
Methyl bromide and motor neurone disease investigated
Scientists are stepping up their research into a potential link between methyl bromide and motor neurone disease. Audio
Plastic Bottles
Plastic bottles contain chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body and exposure to minute traces may have long-term effects. Audio
