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Perfluorononanoic acid impedes mouse oocyte maturation by inducing mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress
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20 Jul 2021 | Reprod Toxicol
PFNA was found to inhibit the development of immature eggs preventing successful reproduction.
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World’s first ban on products with PFAS adopted in Maine
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19 Jul 2021 | C&EN
The US state of Maine is the first government in the world to ban the sale of products containing any chemical in a class of highly persistent synthetic compounds.
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Why is elevation of serum cholesterol associated with exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in humans? A workshop report on potential mechanisms
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19 Jul 2021 | Toxicology
In this report, we summarize the relevant background data, the discussion among the attendees, and their recommendations for further research.
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Seattle study of breast milk from 50 women finds chemical used in food wrappers, firefighting foam
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18 Jul 2021 | The Seattle Times
This study represented the first PFAS analysis of breast milk in U.S. women since 2004, and offered a mixed progress report.
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US House expects to vote next week on expanding PFAS regulations on toxic chemicals in drinking water
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15 Jul 2021 | The Florida Phoenix
The bipartisan PFAS Action Act aims to reduce Americans’ exposure to the toxic chemicals in air, water and consumer products.
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Time for EPA to come clean on PFAS
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14 Jul 2021 | The Hill
Corporate coverups allowed PFAS to flood our environment. To stem the damage, we need to turn off the tap.
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The relationship between maternal perfluoroalkylated substances exposure and low birth weight of offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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13 Jul 2021 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
Grouping analysis of PFOS showed a significant positive correlation between maternal PFOS exposure and low birth weights in American babies.
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Varied thyroid disrupting effects of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its novel alternatives hexafluoropropylene-oxide-dimer-acid (GenX) and ammonium 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoate (ADONA) in vitro
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13 Jul 2021 | Environ Int
GenX was found to disrupt the thyroid to a greater extent than PFOA and ADONA.
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Prenatal and childhood exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and child executive function and behavioral problems
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13 Jul 2021 | Environ Res
PFAS concentrations were correlated with greater behavioral and executive function problems in American children.
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EPA approved toxic chemicals for fracking a decade ago, new file shows
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12 Jul 2021 | The New York Times
The approvals came despite the agency’s own concerns about toxicity.
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Perfluorooctanoic acid induces liver and serum dyslipidemia in humanized PPARα mice fed an American diet.
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9 Jul 2021 | Toxicol Appl Pharmacol
Diet was found to possibly influence PFAS’s liver toxicity.
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Hair determination of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Italian population
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6 Jul 2021 | Toxicology
The presence and prevalence of PFAS in hair were found to be correlated to geographic location.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Hormone Levels during the Menopausal Transition
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6 Jul 2021 | J Clin Endocrinol Metab
PFAS was found to affect reproductive aging through stimulating follicle hormones and estradiol levels in midlife women during the menopausal transition.
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Prospective associations of mid-childhood plasma per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and pubertal timing
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6 Jul 2021 | Environ Int
Higher PFAS plasma concentrations in mid-childhood were associated with the later onset of puberty in girls.
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Developmental effects of PFOS, PFOA and GenX in a 3D human induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation model
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29 Jun 2021 | Chemosphere
A novel bioassay was developed and was found to be a valuable, sensitive model system for elucidating embryotoxic effects of PFAS.