Researchers from the University of Notre Dame published a meta-analysis in the Journal of Environmental Quality that combines 42 years of data to track per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through Great Lakes food webs. The study, led by aquatic science professor Gary Lamberti, analyzed nearly 2,500 samples of algae, fish, birds, and other organisms, providing what the authors described as the most comprehensive view of how these chemicals move through the ecosystem.
PFAS are a group of man-made, long-lasting compounds that have been linked to a range of human health issues, according to multiple studies [1]. These chemicals enter waterways through landfills, wastewater, and industrial facilities.
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