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Early-life PFAS exposure induces systemic metabolic alterations in plasma and brain in mice

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants associated with adverse health effects, including emerging neurodevelopmental and neurological outcomes. Although PFAS can cross the placental and blood-brain barriers, the metabolic mechanisms underlying their neurotoxicity and potential sex-specific effects remain poorly understood. Here, we investigated the…

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