Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds

Findings help decipher mechanisms through which forever chemicals' cause disease, aiding in treating health problems

New research suggests exposure to some common Pfas or forever chemical" compounds causes changes to gene activity, and those changes are linked to health problems including multiple cancers, neurological disorders and autoimmune disease.

The findings are a major step toward determining the mechanism by which the chemicals cause disease and could help doctors identify, detect and treat health problems for those exposed to Pfas before the issues advance. The research may also point toward other diseases potentially caused by Pfas that have not yet been identified, the authors said.