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

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.

Locust neurons detect PFAS at environmentally relevant levels, pointing to portable sensors
Image: Phys.org
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.

Originally published at Phys.org

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