2005 First publication on transgenerational inheritance, by Dr. Mike Skinner:
Anway MD, Cupp AS, Uzumcu M, Skinner MK. Epigenetic transgenerational actions of endocrine disruptors and male fertility. Science. 2005 Jun 3;308(5727):1466-9.
Environmental Influences on Epigenetic Regulation RFA by NIEHS.
Forum on EDCs hosted by the Endocrine Society, the day prior to the annual meeting Endo 2005, with Drs. Andrea Gore, Tom Zoeller, and Jerry Heindel.
European Union (EU) banned the use of phthalates in toys intended for children under three years old. The ban was approved in 1999 as a temporary measure due to concerns about potential health risks. In 2005, lawmakers approved legislation to make the ban permanent.
Vallombrosa Statement: A multidisciplinary group of experts gathered at the Vallombrosa Center to assess what is known about the contribution of environmental contaminants to human infertility and associated health conditions.
Vallombrosa consensus statement on environmental contaminants and human fertility compromise Semin Reprod Med 2006 Jul;24(3):178-89.
Dr. Shanna Swan found lower anogenital distance in male infants exposed to phthalates in the womb:
Swan SH, Main KM, Liu F, Stewart SL, Kruse RL, Calafat AM, Mao CS, Redmon JB, Ternand CL, Sullivan S, Teague JL; Study for Future Families Research Team. Decrease in anogenital distance among male infants with prenatal phthalate exposure. Environ Health Perspect. 2005 Aug;113(8):1056-61.