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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EPA launches PFAS Innovative Treatment Team (PITT) to expand its research efforts and capabilities in an effort to continue its focus on taking concrete action to address PFAS and protect public health.
May 13, 2020 | Environmental Protection Agency
New study analyzes how environmental factors, including exposure to PFAS, are linked to celiac disease.
May 12, 2020 | Healthline
New York University (NYU) researchers find that females have greater odds of celiac disease associated with PFOS and PFOA than men.
May 11, 2020 | Environmental Research
University of Newcastle Researchers (i) summarize analytical techniques for identification and quantification of PFAS, (ii) review nanoparticle-based sensors, and an app-based smartphone portable sensor for monitoring and sensing PFAS in the environment, and (iii) review total oxidizable precursor assay, content of total organic fluorine, and total fluorine, which provide fundamental tools to achieving precursor quantification and closing mass balance analysis.
May 7, 2020 | Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 19
Researchers did not identify an increased prevalence of ADHD in association with early life exposure to PFOS and PFOA. However, analyses suggest that there may be an increased prevalence of ADHD in association with PFAS exposure in girls, in children from nulliparous women, and in children from low-educated mothers, all of which warrant further exploration.
May 6, 2020 | Environmental Health Perspectives, Volume 128