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GiqueCee

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2. Hmmm...

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Mon Jan 1, 2024, 06:16 PM

Jan 2024

Last edited Mon Jan 1, 2024, 09:23 PM - Edit history (1)

... So whaddya bet those companies that make Teflon and all that other toxic crap knew of its dangers all along, but decided that their profits were more important than our lives.
What? Is my cynicism showing?
C'mon, guys. It wouldn't be the first time that happened. Hell, it wouldn't be the 500th time it happened. Do I hear 1,000th time?
Going... going... SOLD! To the sinister fellow in the shadows with the horde of lawyers on retainer.

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The Effect of PFAS on Colorectal Cancer: Some bad news. [View all] NNadir Jan 2024 OP

that is truly terrible news. WhiteTara Jan 2024 #1

Hmmm... GiqueCee Jan 2024 #2

IMO, an in vitro study using cancer cell lines does not mean much by itself and a lot more work is needed to verify this LymphocyteLover Jan 2024 #3

Almost all modern toxicological work begins with cell based assays, as do many screens for therapeutic value. NNadir Jan 2024 #4

Well, sure. But some of the comments here seem overly negative and hyperbolic LymphocyteLover Jan 2024 #5

Most of what is in the OP is text from the paper. NNadir Jan 2024 #6