Locust neurons detect PFAS at environmentally relevant levels, pointing to portable sensors

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Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that neurons in a locust's brain can distinguish among multiple PFAS compounds, including PFOS, one of the world's most common "forever chemicals," at environmentally relevant concentrations.

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that neurons in a locust's brain can distinguish among multiple PFAS compounds, including PFOS, one of the world's most common "forever chemicals," at environmentally relevant concentrations. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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