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Integrative omics analyses uncover the mechanism underlying the immunotoxicity of perfluorooctanesulfonate in human lymphocytes
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27 May 2020 | Chemosphere
The findings of this study offer insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying the immunotoxicity of PFOS and open the potential of using the identified PFOS-responsive genes and lipids as biomarkers for risk assessment.
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Legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the coastal environment of Korea: Occurrence, spatial distribution, and bioaccumulation potential
Science
27 May 2020 | Chemosphere
Seawater was dominated by short-chained PFASs as a prompt reflection of regulation, while the sediment and bivalves were dominated by long-chained PFASs.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in blood of captive Siberian tigers in China: Occurrence and association with biochemical parameters
Science
19 May 2020 | Env Poll
Ten PFASs were detected in the blood of captive Siberian tigers, including PFOS alternative 6:2 Cl-PFESA, primarily from the consumption of PFAS-contaminated meat.
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Removal of eight perfluoroalkyl acids from aqueous solutions by aeration and duckweed
Science
19 May 2020 | Sci the Total Env
With duckweed, >95% of long chain PFAS at 200 ppb were removed after 2 weeks.
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Perfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure Was Negatively Associated With Cortisone Levels in Pregnancy
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19 May 2020 | J Endocr Soc
Early pregnancy concentrations of maternal PFAS were inversely associated with late pregnancy cortisone levels, indicating potential endocrine disruption in highly exposed mothers.
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Investigation of Levels of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Surface Water, Sediment and Fish Tissue in New Jersey, USA
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19 May 2020 | Sci of Total Env
PFOS, PFDA, PFUnA, and PFDoA were the predominant PFAS detected in fish tissue with the highest levels downstream of a military facility.
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Controversy over incinerator-linked PFAS in New York draws scrutiny from federal lawmakers
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14 May 2020 | Waste Dive
Norlite’s Cohoes incinerator, one of nine facilities nationwide approved to burn PFAS-laden firefighting foam, has stated it is not currently accepting the foam pending EPA research.
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Persistent organic pollutant exposure and celiac disease: A pilot study
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13 May 2020 | Environ. Res.
Females found to be at higher risk of celiac disease associated with exposure to PFOS and PFOA.
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Long-term investigation on the removal of perfluoroalkyl substances in a full-scale drinking water treatment plant in the Veneto Region, Italy
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12 May 2020 | Sci. of the Total Envir.
A granular activated carbon system was studied for five years in Italy to determine various PFAS breakthrough behaviors.
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Associations of Per-/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances with Glucocorticoids and Progestogens in Newborns
Science
12 May 2020 | Env. Int.
These results suggested that not only PFOS and PFOA but also other PFAS have potential impacts on the endocrine system in newborns.
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In-situ Sequestration of Perfluoroalkyl Substances Using Polymer-Stabilized Powdered Activated Carbon
Science
12 May 2020 | ES&T
Experiments conducted in a model aquifer further demonstrated the potential for powdered activated carbon to be effective in situ treatment option for PFAS-impacted groundwater.
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Early Life Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of Nine European Population-Based Studies
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12 May 2020 | Environ. Health Perspect.
PFAS exposure was associated with an increased prevalence of ADHD in children from low-educated households.
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The Relationship between Perfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations and Thyroid Function in Early Childhood: A Prospective Cohort Study
Science
12 May 2020 | Thyroid
A significant relationship was found between early-life exposure to PFAS and thyroid function.
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Uptake of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) by common home-grown vegetable plants and potential risks to human health
Science
11 May 2020
The daily intake rates of PFOS via vegetable consumption were found higher than the tolerable daily intake for children of age 2-6 years as per Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
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Destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) with UV-sulfite photo-reductive treatment
Science
5 May 2020 | ES&T
While UV-sulfite treatment can be useful for treating PFOS and PFOA to meet health advisory levels, remediation of the broader range of PFAS in AFFF will prove more challenging.