Results suggest PFAS exposure may increase susceptibility to and foster the clustering of persistent infections, particularly among adolescents. January 27, 2021 | Environmental Pollution
This review focuses on perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAAs) and compiles information from terrestrial livestock and game species as a source of dietary exposure in humans, and discusses toxicokinetics and health effects in animals, while identifying future focus areas. January 26, 2021 | Science of the Total Environment
Tyco Fire Products LP has agreed to a $17.5 million settlement to resolve claims by plaintiffs alleging PFAS from Tyco’s operations contaminated their drinking wells. The court in the South Carolina AFFF MDL has issued a preliminary approval of the parties’ agreement. January 25, 2021 | In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL…
Study found an association between PFOS and the overall risk of infectious disease, and between PFOS and PFOA exposures and the risk of lower respiratory tract infections. January 25, 2021 | Environment International
This novel detection system represents a synthetic biology approach to more efficiently detect PFAS in contaminated samples. With further refinement and modifications, a similar system could be readily deployed in the field around the world to detect this critical pollutant. January 25, 2021 | Military Medicine