The group's discussions emphasize the scientific significance of microbial biodegradation in breaking down PFAS, with examples like mention of bacteria evolving recently to tackle these chemicals and calls to uncover rare microbial successes. The tone balances curiosity and support, highlighting the potential impact while recognizing current limitations, shown through phrases like 'fascinating review' and 'requires understanding.'
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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of research into microbial biodegradation of persistent chemicals like PFAS, showing general support for the publication’s focus.
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The posts demonstrate high interest, with mentions of microbial evolution, biodegradation challenges, and references to scientific reviews, indicating enthusiasm for the topic.
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Posts reflect moderate engagement, with users commenting on microbial mechanisms, emphasizing the need for further research, and sharing relevant reviews.
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The discussions suggest that the publication might influence future research directions and environmental remediation strategies, though the overall tone remains exploratory rather than definitive.
Abstract in brief
Polyfluorinated and perfluorinated chemicals, especially PFAS, are widespread in society but pose serious health and environmental risks because they are highly resistant to breaking down, earning the nickname "forever chemicals."
Bioremediation, a process that uses microbes to clean up pollutants, is currently not very effective for these substances, so understanding and identifying rare microbes that can degrade them is crucial.
The review highlights the challenges in microbial degradation due to chemical differences between fluorinated and chlorinated compounds, along with the toxicity of fluoride byproducts, emphasizing the need to understand microbial mechanisms to improve biodegradation strategies.]
Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorinated chemicals:
Nothing lasts forever: understanding microbial biodegradation of polyfluorinated compounds https://t.co/uAkMB9dH1F
Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated compounds and perfluorinated alkyl substances, by Lawrence P. Wackett.
#PFAS #OpenAccess @SfAMtweets @KennethTimmis
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James Dinneen
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Stranger possibility is that bacteria have evolved to eat PFAS only recently, with fluorinated compounds rare in nature until advent of PFAS in the 1940s. Fascinating review of this question from Lawrence Wackett @UMNews
This video discusses the biochemical mechanisms of fluoride in preventing dental caries, referencing recent research and authoritative sources like the American Dental Association and CDC. It emphasizes fluoride's role…
The video explores the environmental and health risks associated with PFAS, known as forever chemicals, and the challenges of their bioremediation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding microbial mechanisms to…
Stranger possibility is that bacteria have evolved to eat PFAS only recently, with fluorinated compounds rare in nature until advent of PFAS in the 1940s. Fascinating review of this question from Lawrence Wackett @UMNews
RT @wileymicrobio: Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated com…
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Applied Microbiology International
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RT @wileymicrobio: Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated com…
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Wiley Life Sciences
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Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated compounds and perfluorinated alkyl substances, by Lawrence P. Wackett.
#PFAS #OpenAccess @SfAMtweets @KennethTimmis
https://t.co/c0xmMs3YtC
Oct 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 65,233 followersView post →
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Mian Hilal
@MianhilalGul · X
RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…
Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorinated chemicals:
Nothing lasts forever: understanding microbial biodegradation of polyfluorinated compounds https://t.co/uAkMB9dH1F
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