Pesticide Research

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New generation: Growing up reading Rachel Carson, scientists unravel risks of new pesticides
Mitchell, Alanna
Article
2014
Like biologist Rachel Carson, whose 1962 book Silent Spring warned about the devastating effects of DDT, a new generation of scientists is trying to figure out if new pesticides -- which are being use...
Pesticide safety research shouldn't be left to the pesticide companies: If the research is to command public confidence, independent controls need to be maintained at every step.
Connolly, Christopher N
Article
2014
Pesticide companies are responsible for assessing the safety of their products - and this situation cannot continue. The research should be carried out independently, subjected to peer review, and pub...
Ruthless Power and Deleterious Politics: From DDT to Roundup
Vallianatos, Evaggelos
Unclassified
2015
The mix of power and politics in the proliferation of pesticides from DDT to Roundup.

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Glyphosate's Suppression of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Amino Acid Biosynthesis by the Gut Microbiome: Pathways to Modern Diseases
Samsel, Anthony; Seneff, Stephanie
2013
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in RoundupĀ®, is the most popular herbicide used worldwide. The industry asserts it is minimally toxic to humans, but here we argue otherwise. Residues are found in th...