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Research Shows Adverse Impacts of Glyphosate on the Human Gut Microbiome

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April 30, 2021 | A bioinformatics tool developed by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, indicates that “54% of species in the core human gut microbiome are sensitive to glyphosate.” Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. This tool may help predict which microbes […]

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Pesticide Exposure Increases Susceptibility to Covid-19

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April 28, 2021 | Evidence presented at the Experimental Biology (EB) 2021 meeting finds that Gulf War Veterans and other individuals with prior pesticide exposures are more susceptible to Covid-19 infection. As the pandemic continues, it is critically important for researchers to better understand specific vulnerabilities in population groups in order to improve care and […]

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Exposure to PFAS — the “Forever” Chemical-During Pregnancy Results in an Increase in Heart and Metabolic Problems Among Adolescence

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April 15, 2021 | Gestational (during pregnancy) and childhood exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) increases cardiometabolic risk, or the risk of heart diseases and metabolic disorders, later in life, according to a Brown University study published in Environment International. Past Studies associate exposure to chemical pollutants with increased susceptibility to adverse health effects […]

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Living Within 2.5 Miles of Chemical Farming Increases Risk of Childhood Brain Tumors

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April 6, 2021 | Pregnant women living within 2.5 miles of agricultural pesticide applications have an increased risk that their child will develop central nervous system (CNS) tumors, according to a study published in Environmental Research by a team at University of California, Los Angeles. The results are particularly concerning as they reveal that individuals […]

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Grandmother’s Pesticide Exposure Increases Granddaughters’ Breast Cancer and Cardiometabolic Disorder Risk

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April 2, 2021 | Past maternal exposure to the pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) during pregnancy increases the risk of breast cancer and cardiometabolic disorders (e.g., heart disease, obesity, diabetes) for up to three successive generations, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Although previous studies highlight early life or in utero exposure […]

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Common Use Organophosphate Insecticides Pose a Greater Threat to Women’s Health

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March 18, 2021 | A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology finds chronic (long-term) organophosphate (OP) pesticide exposure increases adverse health and cancer risk for U.S. women relative to men. Organophosphorus chemicals have a wide range of biological uses— from insecticides to flame retardants— that make these chemicals ubiquitous, significantly contributing to ecosystem contamination. […]

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Pesticide Exposure, Agricultural Work Associated with Chronic Lung Disease

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March 16, 2021 | Occupational and environmental exposure to pesticides and other contaminants in the environment increase the risk of developing a lung condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a meta-analysis published in Nature Scientific Reports. IPF is a chronic, degenerative disease with no certain cause or cure. It is estimated to […]

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Common Herbicide Reduces Sense of Smell in Mice at Low Doses, Implications for Parkinson’s Disease

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February 18, 2021 | Research published in the journal Toxicological Sciences finds extended inhalation of the common agricultural herbicide paraquat causes male mice to lose some sense of smell, even at low doses. This study highlights the significance of understanding how specific chemical exposure routes can influence disease development. Olfactory (relating to the sense of […]

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Vulnerability to COVID-19 May Increase with Exposure to Organophosphorus Pesticides

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February 4, 2021 | A review in Food and Chemical Toxicology suggests organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) may increase the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to cause Covid-19, especially among vulnerable individuals with underlying medical conditions. Organophosphorus pesticides have a wide range of biological uses that make these chemicals ubiquitous, significantly contaminating both terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water) environments. […]

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Genetically Weakened Skin Barrier Allows for Easier Absorption of Toxic Chemicals

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January 21, 2021 | A Swedish study in Environmental Health Perspectives demonstrates that individuals with genetically weakened skin barrier protection experience higher rates of toxic chemicals (e.g., pesticides) absorption through the skin. Studies provide evidence that filaggrin genetic mutations can exacerbate the impacts of chemicals on dermal (skin) exposure, causing various skin diseases like dermatitis […]

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