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Cholesterol-like Condensing Effect of Perfluoroalkyl Substances on a Phospholipid Bilayer
Science
16 Jun 2020 | J Phys Chem B
PFAS found to penetrate lipid bilayers and act like cholesterol.
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PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and asthma in young children: NHANES 2013-2014
Science
16 Jun 2020 | Int J Hyg Environ Health
Asthma was associated with PFAS serum concentrations in American children.
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Pharmacokinetic profile of Perfluorobutane Sulfonate and activation of hepatic nuclear receptor target genes in mice
Science
16 Jun 2020 | Toxicology
PFBS was found to have a short half-life in mice and induce an acute response to the chemical at a high dose.
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Association between Prenatal Exposure to PFAS and Fetal Sex Hormones: Are the Short-chain PFAS Safer?
Science
16 Jun 2020 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Prenatal exposure to PFBS and PFHpA was associated with endocrine disruption.
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[Dissertation Defense] Chemical substitution with a life cycle perspective: The case of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in durable water repellents
Events
12 Jun 2020
The aim of the research presented in this thesis was to support the process of substitution of side-chain fluorinated polymers in durable water repellents, that give rise to emissions of hazardous PFAS.
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State Legislature passes legislation prohibiting incineration of AFFF with PFAS
News
11 Jun 2020 | The Record
This New York state level action would solidify the one-year moratorium on incineration unanimously adopted by the Cohoes Common Council on April 28.
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Levels of Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAAs) in Human Serum, Hair and Nails in Guangdong Province, China: Implications for Exploring the Ideal Bio-Indicator
Science
11 Jun 2020 | Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.
Significant positive correlations were observed between nail and serum for PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS, suggesting that human nails are a promising bio-indicator for PFAS risk assessment.
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Serum concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances and their association with osteoporosis in a population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Science
11 Jun 2020 | Environ. Res.
Exposure to PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFUnDA was associated with osteoporosis in a sample of the adult Saudi population.
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New PFAS chemical contamination discovered in New Jersey
Policy
10 Jun 2020
Government scientists suspected that the factory was releasing a dangerous PFAS chemical, and they had good reason to think so.
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Nontargeted mass-spectral detection of chloroperfluoropolyether carboxylates in New Jersey soils
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Science
The historical legacy-PFAS fingerprint for sources in New Jersey was developed.
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Biomonitoring of PFOA, PFOS and PNFNA in human milk from Czech Republic, time trends and estimation of infant’s daily intake
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Env. Res.
PFASs analyzed in human milk samples and compared with intake with provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake levels showed an increased risk for infants.
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A pilot study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in automotive lubricant oils from the United States
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Env. Tech. & Inn.
Long-chain PFAS found lubricant/engine oils.
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Total oxidizable precursor assay in the determination of perfluoroalkyl acids in textiles collected from the United States
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Env. Poll.
PFCA precursors were found in textiles.
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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) current status and research needs
Science
10 Jun 2020 | Environ. Tech. & Inn.
This paper is intended to capture the shared information, comments, and current thinking related to PFAS challenges and research needs as identified by the group of expert participants; the write up is not intended to be a complete dissertation on the science and work that has been carried out.
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Associations of Perfluoroalkyl Substances with Incident Natural Menopause: the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation
Science
10 Jun 2020 | J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.
PFAS serum concentrations are associated with early-onset menopause.