PFAS Compounds PFOA and Gen X are Teratogenic to Sea Urchin Embryos
Alexandra T. Lion,
Sophie M. Bodine,
Kelley R. McCutcheon
et al.
Abstract:Per-and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are used to make fluoropolymer coatings found in many products, such as non-stick pans, clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. These highly persistent molecules are known as forever chemicals since they neither degrade environmentally nor break down enzymatically within biological systems. PFAS compounds readily contaminate water sources, and as a result, certain PFAS molecules have bioaccumulated in exposed species including humans. The … Show more
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