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Bacteria found that feeds on toxic "forever chemicals"

Monday February 10, 2025. 04:41 PM , from BoingBoing
Bacteria found that feeds on toxic "forever chemicals"
Toxic chemicals, per-, and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated as PFAS and also known as 'forever chemicals,' have been used for decades as water repellants. PFAS break down very slowly and have been found in the blood of humans and animals worldwide. These chemicals are known to cause multiple health issues in humans, from developmental delays to cancer. — Read the rest
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