an Australian term for sheep, featured in Banjo Paterson's poem Waltzing Matilda.. It generally denotes a difficult to shear sheep, either large or untamed. The word may come from a Gamilaraay word, dhimba, of unknown meaning. It's also the name of a...
Abstract. There is growing evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) may adversely affect humans. BPA is an endocrine disruptor that has been shown to be harmful in laboratory animal studies.Until recently, there were relatively few epidemiological studies examining the relationship between BPA and health effects in humans.bstract. There is growing evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) may adversely affect humans. BPA is an endocrine disruptor that has been shown to be harmful in laboratory animal studies.
April 6, 2009. Bisphenol A, Endocrine Disruptors, Baby Bottles, And You. By Michael D. Shaw. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an important industrial chemical primarily used in the manufacture of polycarbonateâa widely used plastic, and as a key constituent of epoxy resinsâemployed as protective coatings on metal food and beverage cans.