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.

Mar 25, 2015

Herbicides, including glyphosate, increase antibiotic resistance in E. coli and Salmonella

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A new study in mBio, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Society for Microbiology, suggests that the herbicides dicamba (Kamba), 2,4-...

Mar 25, 2015

Organic management in apple orchards increases beneficial fungal diversity in soils

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in cooperative relationship with many plants. Living in the soil with plant roots, they obtain sugars...

Mar 23, 2015

Exposure to glyphosate "probably causes cancer in humans"

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A new study published by the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that exposure to glyphosate, one of the primary pesticides used on...

Mar 20, 2015

Density of pest insects determines harm from neonicotinoids to beneficial predators

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Neonicotinoid pesticides have been criticized for the harm they may cause to non-herbivore insects such as bees. Now, a growing body of literature...

Mar 19, 2015

Effect of chronic field-realistic exposure to the neonicotinoid, Imidacloprid, on honeybee colony health

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A new study published by PLOS One shows that the neonicotinoid pesticide, imidacloprid, can have subtle negative effects on bee health. The study,...

Mar 17, 2015

Microbial communities in organic soils suppress pathogens

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Organic soils support much higher levels of biodiversity than conventional soils. It has been...

Mar 13, 2015

Exposure to very low levels of neonicotinoids negatively affects bumblebee brains

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A recent study published in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology has found further support that exposure to...