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When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...
Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...
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 ...
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...
The Waterkeeper Alliance has identified a river in the country with the highest levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
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 commonly called "forever chemicals" because it can take thousands of years for them to break down in the environment. The traces are now found nearly everywhere — in air, water, and soil.
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 ...
One or more “forever chemicals” have been found in South Elgin’s groundwater supply by the Illinois Environmental Protection ...