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Michigan Startup Gets Grant to Test Fungi Against PFAS

Michigan Startup Gets Grant to Test Fungi Against PFAS

What they found

A Michigan startup won a federal grant to test whether fungi can remediate PFAS 'forever chemical' pollution.

A Michigan startup won a federal grant to test whether fungi can remediate PFAS 'forever chemical' pollution.

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At a glance

Latin name

Compound

PFAS

PFAS

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MLive

MLive

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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A Federal Grant for Fungi

A Federal Grant for Fungi

A Michigan-based startup has secured a grant to explore the potential of fungi in remediating PFAS pollution. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals manufactured and used worldwide since the 1940s. PFAS are "forever chemicals," meaning they don't break down in our bodies or the environment and can accumulate over time.

A Michigan-based startup has secured a grant to explore the potential of fungi in remediating PFAS pollution. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals manufactured and used worldwide since the 1940s. PFAS are "forever chemicals," meaning they don't break down in our bodies or the environment and can accumulate over time.

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