MCS in the news and in research
Editorials, news features, and peer-reviewed research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), with plain-language summaries of key studies.
News features & editorials
Woman with Chemical Sensitivities Chose Medically-Assisted Death After Failed Bid to Get Better Housing
A story on the housing and accessibility barriers facing people with MCS.
Les environnements sans parfum ne sont pas frivoles
Opinion piece on why fragrance-free environments are a matter of access, not preference.
Fragrance-Free Environments Are Not Frivolous (English)
English translation of the La Presse opinion piece.
Artificial Scents Have No Place in Our Hospitals
Editorial on fragrance-free healthcare environments.
Media Release on PFAS
ASEQ-EHAQ's response to a CBC program on PFAS.
Flyer: Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Article inspired by the Resilience conference.
Peer-reviewed research on MCS
Published studies, each paired with a plain-language summary where available.
Redefining Clinical Perspectives on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Peer-reviewed article reframing the clinical understanding of MCS.
A New Dawn: Redefining the Scientific Perspective on MCS
Plain-language summary of the study above.
MCS and the SLC Gene Superfamily: A Case-Control Study
A genetic case-control study exploring biological mechanisms of MCS.
The SLC Superfamily: A New Genetic Approach to Understanding MCS
Plain-language summary of the SLC gene superfamily study.
A Qualitative Exploration of Policy, Institutional, and Social Misconceptions Faced by Individuals with MCS
Qualitative research on the misconceptions people with MCS encounter.
A Qualitative Exploration of Misconceptions Faced by Individuals with MCS
Plain-language summary (Yousafzai et al.).
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Clinical Perspective
A clinical perspective on the diagnosis and management of MCS.
Neurological Susceptibility to Environmental Exposures
Pathophysiological mechanisms in neurodegeneration and MCS. Rev Environ Health, 2024.
Explore the research program
See how ASEQ-EHAQ supports and advances research into Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.