PFAS in Insects: a Scoping Review
Disciplines
Entomology | Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are pervasive environmental contaminants with significant ecological and public health implications. This category of chemicals has been linked to endocrine disruption, immune suppression, and other deleterious effects. Insects are ecologically important indicators and contribute heavily to bioaccumulation of toxic compounds. PFAS contamination is ubiquitous in nature, and these substances are found in the breeding sites of many freshwater insects. This review provides an assessment of the current literature concerning the bioaccumulation and physiological effects of PFAS in insects. The scope of this review is limited to 9 PFAS ruled by the EPA as hazardous constituents.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CSM - Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Andrew Haddow
PFAS in Insects: a Scoping Review
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are pervasive environmental contaminants with significant ecological and public health implications. This category of chemicals has been linked to endocrine disruption, immune suppression, and other deleterious effects. Insects are ecologically important indicators and contribute heavily to bioaccumulation of toxic compounds. PFAS contamination is ubiquitous in nature, and these substances are found in the breeding sites of many freshwater insects. This review provides an assessment of the current literature concerning the bioaccumulation and physiological effects of PFAS in insects. The scope of this review is limited to 9 PFAS ruled by the EPA as hazardous constituents.