The Latest Research on Organic

There is so much (in)credible science that explains why organic is a good choice for people and the planet, and more is published every week. The Organic Center summarizes the latest research into distilled bites so you can make informed choices. We only report on peer-reviewed studies and always will. Check out our research blog and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest science delivered right to your inbox.

Apr 27, 2016

Occupational exposure to pesticides linked to prostate cancer

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A meta-analysis published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine reviewed 52 studies published between 1985 and 2014, and analyzed data from...

Apr 25, 2016

Organic Pushes Innovation in Agricultural Science

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Because organic production cannot use synthetic chemicals to control agricultural pests, researchers must think outside the box to develop organic...

Apr 20, 2016

Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides may play a role in obesity and metabolic disorders later on in life

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A recent study published in Environmental Research has found that pre-birth exposure to organophosphate pesticides and persistent organic pollutants may...

Apr 13, 2016

Pesticide contamination in Korean leafy green vegetables

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A new study published in the journal Food Additives and Contaminants has assessed pesticide contamination in leafy greens grown in South Korea. More...

Apr 06, 2016

Pesticide contamination of surface waters in Canada

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A new study published in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology sought to determine the extent to which surface waters in...

Mar 30, 2016

Organochlorine pesticide residues in beef tissue may pose health risk

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While the general perception is that pesticide exposure through food consumption is confined to produce, exposure can also occur via the...

Mar 23, 2016

Organophosphate contamination of leafy greens grown in China

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A new study published in the scientific journal Food Control has found that over 23% of vegetables sampled from Changchun, Northeast China,...

Mar 16, 2016

Organochlorine pesticide exposure may play role in developing hypertension-related cognitive impairment

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While scientists have established a clear link between a diagnosis of hypertension and high blood pressure during midlife and an increase in...

Mar 09, 2016

Organic orchards support more beneficial fungi than conventional orchards

A type of fungi known as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi is commonly associated with providing fruit trees with such benefits as increased water and mineral uptake. A recent study published in...