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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Tom Perkins

Research reveals toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ accumulate in testes

sperm cells under a microscope
The toxic chemicals can damage sperm during a sensitive developmental period, researchers found. Photograph: Mads Nissen/Panos Pictures

New research has found for the first time that PFAS “forever chemicals” accumulate in the testes, and the exposure probably affects children’s health.

The toxic chemicals can damage sperm during a sensitive developmental period, potentially leading to liver disease and higher cholesterol, especially in male offspring, the paper, which looked at the chemicals in mice, noted.

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