PFAS – News and Features

A study by USC researchers found that PFAS exposure is associated with reduced kidney function in young adults, with disruptions in the gut microbiome and related metabolites potentially explaining up to 50% of this decline.

Around 20% of the country’s population may rely on groundwater that contains detectable levels of PFAS, according to a new model developed by the US Geological Survey.

Researchers found that microplastics and PFAS chemicals together cause greater harm to aquatic life than either alone. Their study, involving Daphnia, revealed significant developmental issues and reduced offspring production.

PFAS have been detected in bottled and tap water samples from around the world, but the new study also illustrates that activated carbon filtration may remove them.

Researchers tested the samples they took to determine PFAS types and levels, then used groundwater age-dating tracers, coupled with atmospheric contamination data to model an estimate of past and future PFAS concentrations in the groundwater.

A Cornell research team has developed an innovative technique to produce waterproof coatings for clothing from discarded textiles, significantly safer for humans and the environment than traditional coatings.

In this interview, two of the RAFA 2024 chairs discuss the key themes that will be covered at the event and share their thoughts on what the future holds for the food analysis field.

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Reiner to find out the considerations analysts should have when testing forever chemicals, how to prepare a sample and what the future holds for this burgeoning field of chemistry.

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.

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.