A first-of-its-kind study looks at the biological processes triggered by PFAS compounds. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of compounds that are common in industrial and consumer products.
Now, a new review of 26 PFAS substances is raising concerns about characteristics that the chemicals share with known carcinogens. “Our research has shown that PFAS impact biological functions linked to an increased risk of cancer,” warns toxicologist and primary author of the study, Alexis Temkin, Ph.D. The study, appearing in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, was a collaboration between the Environmental Working Group, in Washington, D.C., and the Department of Environmental and Occupational