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When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...
An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until ...
So-called “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, are odorless, tasteless compounds that can pose serious health risks — and they’re ...
Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...
Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...
As research continues on forever chemicals, the study authors recommend reducing exposure by avoiding PFAS-coated cooking ...
PFAS are all around us, so how do we navigate a world filled with harmful chemicals? We speak to an expert who guides us through what PFAS are, why they're a problem, and what can be done about them.
Tools to address PFAS pollution are limited. Here's what researchers are learning about how these chemicals travel through ...
One or more “forever chemicals” have been found in South Elgin’s groundwater supply by the Illinois Environmental Protection ...
Chemicals like PFOS, PFOA and PFHxS are "for all intents and purposes correctly labeled as forever chemicals," said Christopher Higgins, a leading U.S. expert on PFAS and a distinguished professor ...