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How insects could help detect PFAS contamination
August 17, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:

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How insects could help detect PFAS contamination

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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.

PFAS, or per- and po . . .

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