Assessing the Ecological Risks of Per‐ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Current State‐of‐the Science and a Proposed Path Forward

ByPFAS Primer Team

Study summarizes discussions concerning ecotoxicology and ecological risks of PFAS. September 8, 2020 | Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Association between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and blood glucose in pregnant women

ByPFAS Primer Team

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

Association between prenatal exposure to perfluroalkyl substances and respiratory tract infections in preschool children

ByPFAS Primer Team

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

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and allergic outcomes in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ByPFAS Primer Team

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

Neurotoxic Effects of Lactational Exposure to Perfluorooctane Sulfonate on Learning and Memory in in Adult Mae Mouse

ByPFAS Primer Team

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