Bacteria that can eat forever chemicals
Forever chemicals persist in the environment and human bodies, where they can cause a range of health issues. But what if you could use bacteria to degrade them?
by ChrisP Jul 15, 2025 3 Comments 3 Links
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Forever chemicals persist in the environment and human bodies, where they can cause a range of health issues. But what if you could use bacteria to degrade them?
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by Clever Dick Jul 30, 2026 7 Comments 7 Links
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These scientists have discovered a simple process for breaking down the toxic chemicals!
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2022/08/forever-chemicals-destroyed-by-simple-new-method/
They can also be destroyed using nanoparticles.
Done! Scientists have discovered a strain of bacteria that feeds on forever chemicals.