FSU iGEM 2026
FSU iGEM 2026
Phthalates are a group of chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible, durable, and long-lasting.
Because they are used in many everyday products, exposure can be difficult to avoid. These chemicals can enter the body and interact with biological systems.
Understanding phthalate exposure can help us identify potential risks and develop new approaches to protecting maternal and fetal health.
Plastic has become an unavoidable part of modern life. But the chemicals within these materials can have consequences far beyond the products we use.
Lillieum explores phthalate exposure and its potential impact on maternal and fetal health through synthetic biology.
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Phthalates are chemicals commonly used to make plastics flexible, durable, and long-lasting. They can be found in many everyday products, making exposure difficult to avoid.
But exposure does not happen in isolation. These chemicals can enter our bodies and interact with biological systems in ways that are especially important during pregnancy.
01Pregnancy is a period of rapid biological change. The environment surrounding a developing fetus can have lasting consequences for maternal and fetal health.
Understanding how phthalate exposure may affect this environment helps us identify where intervention could make the greatest difference.
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