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

Summary by 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.

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Phys.org broke the news in Douglas, United Kingdom on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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