Microb Biotechnol March 2022 PMID 34570953

Nothing lasts forever: understanding microbial biodegradation of polyfluorinated compounds and perfluorinated alkyl substances.

Lawrence P Wackett

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Peak: 12 in Sep 2021
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What people are saying

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.'

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of research into microbial biodegradation of persistent chemicals like PFAS, showing general support for the publication’s focus.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, with mentions of microbial evolution, biodegradation challenges, and references to scientific reviews, indicating enthusiasm for the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect moderate engagement, with users commenting on microbial mechanisms, emphasizing the need for further research, and sharing relevant reviews.

ImpactModerate impact

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.]

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Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

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

Sep 28, 2021 · 25 likes · 12 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
Wiley Life Sciences
@WileyLifeSci · X

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 followers View post →
James Dinneen
@jamesNESW · X

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

Jul 12, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,607 followers View post →
Wiley Life Sciences
@WileyLifeSci · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 65,233 followers View post →
Applied Microbiology International
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RT @wileymicrobio: Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated com…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 29,273 followers View post →
Applied Microbiology International
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RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 29,273 followers View post →

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James Dinneen
@jamesNESW · X

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

Jul 12, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,607 followers View post →
Dirk Tischler
@dirktischler · X

RT @wileymicrobio: Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated com…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,574 followers View post →
Applied Microbiology International
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RT @wileymicrobio: Take a look at this Microbial Biotechnology Minireview on understanding microbial #biodegradation of polyfluorinated com…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 29,273 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
Mian Hilal
@MianhilalGul · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 29, 2021 · 12 shares · 505 followers View post →
Xabier Vázquez-Campos
@XabiVC · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 303 followers View post →
K Rayhan Mahbub
@raymahbub · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 117 followers View post →
Terry McGenity
@TMcgenity · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 649 followers View post →
Annette Lombe
@lombe_anne · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 221 followers View post →
Mike Jetten
@msmjetten · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 6,709 followers View post →
CaRo R
@CaRo3551 · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,496 followers View post →
Matt Harvey
@mattharvey168 · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 474 followers View post →
Wiley Life Sciences
@WileyLifeSci · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 65,233 followers View post →
Prof. Dr. Yi Yang
@ohrp1122 · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 838 followers View post →
Applied Microbiology International
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RT @KennethTimmis: Bioremediation will require uncovering and understanding the rare microbial successes in degrading poly- and perfluorina…

Sep 28, 2021 · 12 shares · 29,273 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

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

Sep 28, 2021 · 25 likes · 12 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
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