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PFAS – News and Features

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PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Linked to Sleep Disturbances

Research from USC reveals a connection between certain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and sleep disturbances. The study identified four PFAS types associated with reduced sleep quality.
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PFAS Are More Toxic Combined

A new study has measured the toxicity of several types of PFAS, better known as “forever chemicals,” when mixed together in the environment and in the human body.
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Covalent Organic Frameworks May Help Speed Up PFAS Degradation

Engineers have developed an innovative way to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), that have the potential to address significant environmental challenges, including energy storage and pollution control.
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“Compelling” Evidence Suggests PFAS Impact Epigenetic Regulation

In an interview with Technology Networks, Dr. Jackie Goodrich summarizes PFAS and explains how chemical exposure could harm epigenetic regulation.
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Natural Silk Filtration Material Removes PFAS From Water More Effectively

MIT researchers have created a new water filtration material from natural silk and cellulose that removes PFAS and heavy metals. This silk-cellulose hybrid filter demonstrates strong antimicrobial properties and outperforms traditional methods.
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PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Obesity and Heart Disease Later in Life

Researchers found women with higher levels of PFAS in their blood during early pregnancy weighed more and had more body fat at 50 years old than those with lower levels, potentially making them more susceptible to obesity and heart health problems.
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PFAS Chemicals Disrupt Brain Development

Researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research discovered that PFAS chemicals disrupt brain development in zebrafish by altering the activity of genes similar to those in humans.
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Increasing Levels of "Forever Chemical" in Groundwater

Researchers analyzed water from over 100 wells in Denmark for one particularly persistent polyfluoroalkyl substance: trifluoroacetate. They report steadily increasing levels of the forever chemical in recent decades.
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Article

What You Should Know About the PFAS in Your Food

How can consumers know the levels of PFAS contamination in the area where their food is sourced? This article will explore the issue of PFAS contamination in food, including the sources of contamination and any potential risks to human health.
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Engineers Develop All-in-One Solution To Catch and Destroy “Forever Chemicals”

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to cancer, liver damage and other health issues. Chemical engineers have developed a new treatment that traps and treats PFAS substances in a single, integrated system.
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