In male mice, drinking water with low levels of a chemical called GenX for about 3 months led to signs of liver damage, like swelling, scarring, and unhealthy changes in liver cells.

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GenX caused liver injury and potential hepatocellular carcinoma of mice via drinking water even at environmental concentration.

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2024 Apr 1

The study gave male mice GenX in their drinking water for 14 weeks and found liver damage like swelling, fat buildup, and scarring—even at low, real-world levels. This matches exactly what the claim says.

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GenX caused liver injury and potential hepatocellular carcinoma of mice via drinking water even at environmental concentration.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123574

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