PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ are used in products like nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foams and don’t break down easily in the environment or in the body. PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health risks, including cancer.

PFAS, or &lsquo;forever chemicals,&rsquo; are used in products like nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foams and don&rsquo;t break down easily in the environment or in the body. PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health risks, including cancer.

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NDSU researchers make discovery in fight against ‘forever chemicals’

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NDSU researchers make discovery in fight against ‘forever chemicals’

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