Pat Hunt, Washington State University (IMAGE) Washington State University Caption Washington State University geneticist Pat Hunt has found a direct link between the plastics component bisphenol A, or BPA, and disrupted sperm production. Credit Washington State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.