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Polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of man-made chemicals linked to health issues, also known as PFAs.

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Why building new proteins from scratch is our new superpower | David Baker

that weren't present during evolution, like forever chemicals, PFAS compounds, there was never any evolutionary pressure for nature to evolve proteins to break down such compounds.

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
170. Top 5 Ways to Eliminate Toxins from Your Daily Life

And then there are the immunotoxins, which weaken the immune system, like PFAs, the polyfluoroalkyls, and mold toxins. So where are they hiding? Well, synthetic material in our cars and homes release semi-volatile organic compounds, or SVOCs, like phthalates, polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called PFAs, and flame retardants when they're heated.