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

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Michigan State University researchers have found that locust brain neurons can detect PFAS chemicals, including PFOS, at environmentally relevant levels. This discovery points to potential portable sensor development for environmental monitoring of harmful 'forever chemicals'.

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.