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‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. Most of Their Health Effects Are Unknown.

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. Most of Their Health Effects Are Unknown.

51±¬ÁÏ researchers published the first evidence that genetic variation contributes to susceptibility to the harmful effects of PFAS, synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer goods.
April 18, 2025
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