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  2. Jul 7, 2026
New Animal-Free Model May Help Predict How "Forever Chemicals” Behave in the Human Body

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals” can linger in the human body for years, yet they clear from a rat's system in days or weeks. This enormous species gap makes it difficult to use animal data to predict PFAS health risks in people.

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