Perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) are an emerging class of persistent organic pollutants. During the fabrication process, it is unavoidable to form PFCA homologs or isomers which exhibit distinct ...

This study identifies previously undetected PFAS in East Asian-Australian wildlife, emphasizing the TOP assay's role in ...

Results from the TOP assay revealed a significant increase in several types of harmful substances in all samples. Most notably, perfluorocarboxylic acids, another group of PFAS, were found to be ...

They accumulate in water sources, causing long-term damage to fish and other aquatic life. 3. Long-chain Perfluorocarboxylic Acids (PFCAs) – Found in non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing and some ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of more than 15,000 human-made substances that have the same portion of chemical structure ...

Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are essential fats your body needs for various functions. They are one of the two main types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (along with omega-6 fatty acids), which is ...

Glycolic acid is a substance that chemically exfoliates a person’s skin by dissolving dead skin cells and oils. Glycolic acid may also help boost collagen production, and support skin moisture.

Fatty acids are organic acids with at least one carboxyl (-C(=O)OH, -COOH or -CO2H) group and a long carbon chain that can be joined by double bonds, as in unsaturated fatty acids, or single bonds ...

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States ...