Michigan State University study strengthens ties between PFAS and weaker immune responses

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 454

Last Updated: 5 days, 12 hours ago

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A recent study from Michigan State University is underscoring concerns about exposure to PFAS, finding additional evidence that the so-called “forever chemicals” can have harmful effects on the immune system.

The study, which examined 74 participants who had been exposed to PFAS through their drinking water, determined that individuals with higher levels of the compounds in their blood produced fewer protective antibodies when encountering a new virus, which is used to measure how …

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