University study questions safety of GenX-like chemicals
An academic study is raising questions about the belief that compounds such as GenX might be safer than chemicals like the one it replaced.The study by scientists at Auburn University refutes claims that newer per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds are safer than two older PFAS chemicals, according to a statement released by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group. The older compounds, which have been linked to cancer and other diseases, were pulled off the U.S. market, […]
