The scientific community’s understanding of the health and environmental effects of PFAS is evolving at a rapid pace. At the same time, researchers are developing new technologies to assess and remediate PFAS contamination. This section provides the latest updates on developments in PFAS-related science and technology.
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Study investigates the relationships of exposure to 13 PFASs including some novel fluorinated pollutants with blood glucose in 874 Chinese pregnant women from the general population.
September 5, 2020 | International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Study analyzes a PFAS-contaminated pond in Sweden to assess the cross-boundary transfer of PFAS from the aquatic environment in the riparian zone via emergent aquatic insects.
September 1, 2020 | Environmental Science & Technology
Study evaluated whether cord blood PFAS levels were associated with respiratory tract infection in the first 5 years of life.
August 30, 2020 | Environmental Research
Study finds exposure to PFAS is associated with eczema, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. No significant associations were found between PFAS and asthma and wheezing.
August 30, 2020 | Environmental Research
Study examines the effect of early lactational PFOS exposures on learning and memory in male mice and reveals the underlying mechanisms involved.
August 28, 2020 | Food and Chemical Toxicology