News on Pollutants and Society
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Eye drops may affect liver cells
A chemical used in some over-the-counter eye drops may affect liver cells and be transformed to a PFAS-like substance. This according to a new study from Örebro University published in Environment International.
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Unique study on PFAS in children’s brains
For the first time, researchers at Örebro University, together with colleagues at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, can show how PFAS in pregnant women can be linked to changes in their children’s brains five years on. The findings...
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Chemical safety under threat – lack of expert provision in Nordic countries
“Many experts are coming up to retirement and academia is currently unable to train sufficient numbers of toxicologists to meet the need in society,” says Åke Bergman, professor at Örebro University.
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Legislation appears to impact chemicals in preschools
When one harmful substance is banned, it is often replaced by another. It is essential to evaluate the health effects of chemicals before they reach the market. This is Ylva Sjöström’s conclusion based on the results of her doctoral thesis in chemistry...
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Plastic-associated chemicals in electronic waste affect human cells and may cause health risks
Electronic waste such as lamps, computers and mobile phones contain chemicals that can cause endocrine disruption and inflammation in human cells. This is the result of research at Örebro University. Hormonal disorders can cause biological effects that...
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