New GenX study points to serious health implications of low-level exposure in mice
Story Date: 9/7/2020

 

Source: Celeste Gracia, WUNC, 9/4/20


A study looking at the effects of GenX on pregnant mice found the chemical compound causes serious problems in both mother and offspring.  The research showed a small dose of GenX caused significant lesions in the livers of the mother and decreased body weight in offspring. The male offspring also developed metabolic disease.

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