Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.

When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

As research continues on forever chemicals, the study authors recommend reducing exposure by avoiding PFAS-coated cooking ...

Gut bacteria are well-known for playing an important role in a variety of health issues. However, their quantity and variety ...

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...

PFAS have been linked with a range of health issues including decreased fertility, developmental delays in children, and a ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful effects on gut microbes, a new study is the first to chart how specific ...

The Cambridge team tested 89 strains of bacteria, many of them commonly found in the human gut. They discovered that at least 38 could absorb significant amounts of PFAS, especially longer-chain types ...

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection treatment that can enter the nasal cavity, eliminate bacteria ...