Dr. Patil, Dr. Lindell, and Drs Lindell, Patil and Blasche in laboratory. (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Dr. Patil, Dr. Lindell, and Drs Lindell, Patil and Blasche in laboratory.

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The scientists have identified a family of bacterial species, found naturally in the human gut, that absorb various PFAS molecules from their surroundings.

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MRC Toxicology Unit

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