Exposure to some common PFAS changes gene activity, new study finds
9 days ago
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- #Gene Activity
- Exposure to PFAS ('forever chemicals') causes changes in gene activity linked to cancers, neurological disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
- The study examined blood samples from 300 firefighters exposed to high PFAS levels, finding impacts on multiple genes and biological pathways.
- PFAS interfere with gene expression, potentially disrupting tumor suppression and contributing to various cancers and diseases.
- Different PFAS compounds affect different genes, with some linked to leukemia, bladder, liver, thyroid, and breast cancers, as well as Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases.
- Pharmaceutical companies are exploring drugs to alter gene activity and prevent PFAS-related diseases.