Could Gut Bacteria Help You Flush Away Your PFAS Woes? When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS

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Certain species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb PFAS PFAS have been linked with a range of health issues including decreased fertility, developmental delays in children, and a higher risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

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