(33 Mins 31 Secs)

Summary Points: Leading experts discuss the current state of the science of endocrine disruptors, their potential impact on the environment, biological systems and human health. Endocrine disruptors are natural and man-made chemicals that can either mimic or disrupt the action of hormones. Their impact on human biology is still unclear, but they have been implicated in a number of reproductive and health problems in animals.

Presenters:

• Dr. Andrea Gore from the University of Texas Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Dr. Cheryl Walker, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Dr. Ana Sota, Tufts University
• Dr. Tom Zoeller, University of Massachusetts-Amherts
• Paul M. Foster, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences