# Forever chemical disturbs early development in stem cell model

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-chemical-disturbs-early-stem-cell.html) · 2026-11-13 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/forever-chemical-disturbs-early-development-in-stem-cell-model-5e6f6f164dfa7638
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A study from Karolinska Institutet used stem cell-derived models of early human development.
- The study suggests PFOS, a persistent PFAS chemical, can interfere with early germ cell and embryonic development.
- The findings were reported by Medical Xpress on 2026-11-13.

## Why it matters

It adds laboratory evidence that a widespread persistent PFAS chemical may disrupt very early human development, a stage relevant to reproductive and developmental health research.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-13: Medical Xpress reports the Karolinska Institutet study on PFOS and early development

## Coverage

- [Forever chemical disturbs early development in stem cell model](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-chemical-disturbs-early-stem-cell.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-13

Tags: pfas, pfos, stem cells, embryonic development, toxicology

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