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Heather Stapleton featured in Arizona Republic article on PFAS

Published October 26, 2023

Are PFAS really 'forever chemicals'? It's complicated. Here's what to know

Duke Superfund Research Center Director Heather Stapleton was quoted multiple times in an Arizona Republic article concerning PFAS, whether the label of “forever chemicals” is too broad for this class of chemicals, new at-home PFAS blood tests, and more.

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