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Signaling in a polluted world: oxidative stress as an overlooked mechanism linking contaminants to animal communication [PDF]
, 2016 The capacity to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the daily life of an individual and can have important fitness consequences.
Costantini, David, Marasco, Valeria
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Public Health Risks of PFAS-Related Immunotoxicity Are Real
Current Environmental Health ReportsThe discovery of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and humans worldwide has ignited scientific research, government inquiry, and public concern over numerous adverse health effects associated with PFAS exposure. In this review,
Abigail P Bline +5 more
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Frontiers in Materials, 2023 The term “firefighter” and “cancer” have become so intertwined in the past decade that they are now nearly inseparable. Occupational exposure of firefighters to carcinogenic chemicals may increase their risk of developing different types of cancer.
Nur-Us-Shafa Mazumder +6 more
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Quantification of PFAS in soils treated with biosolids in ten northeastern US farms
Scientific ReportsThis study, one of the few conducted to date on working farms in the US, examined per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in 10 farms treated with biosolids using a paired control-treatment approach.
Diana Oviedo-Vargas +3 more
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The EU’s Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Ban: A Case of Policy over Science
Toxics, 2023 The proposal by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to ban over 12,000 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has sparked a debate about potential consequences for the economy, industry, and the environment.
F. Spyrakis, T. Dragani
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Open ChemistryPer- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are a group of anthropogenic chemicals used in a multitude of applications. Nevertheless, PFAS are considered emerging contaminants, posing significant threats to human health as a consequence of their ...
Tzanetou Evangelia N. +3 more
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Environmental Science and TechnologyPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may cause various deleterious health effects. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated associations between PFAS exposure and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Karla M Ríos-Bonilla +7 more
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Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Affect Inflammation in Lung Cells and Tissues
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Adverse lung outcomes from exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known; however, the mechanism of action is poorly understood. To explore this, human bronchial epithelial cells were grown and exposed to varied concentrations of short ...
J. Dragon +5 more
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Impact of the European proposal to restrict PFAS on modern medical technology and treatment options
Current Directions in Biomedical EngineeringFunctionality of state-of-the-art medical devices often depends on high-end materials. Today, a large spectrum of medical devices like heart valves, vascular grafts, sutures or endoscopic devices consist of or incorporate fluoropolymers like ...
Derad Lukas +4 more
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Shuiwen dizhi gongcheng dizhiPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) precursors are indirect sources of many PFAS in the environment, widely utilized in various fields such as food packaging, firefighting foams, metal plating, textile coatings, and pesticides.
Xiaohui JIN, Ni YAN
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