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.

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In a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future found that conventional...

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Long-term use of synthetic fertilizers may have a negative impact on soil structure, according to a study published recently in the...

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A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology shows that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are present even in the pristine...

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A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds some light on the record...

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Eating apples may help prevent colon cancer.  According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,...

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Be careful what you eat!  Toxins produced by some Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) may be linked to developing leukemia and anemia.  A new study...

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A new report published in Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, entitled “Organic agriculture in the United States: A 30-year retrospective,”...

A new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who drink 150 ml of milk a day or more during pregnancy had taller children with less risk of developing Type...

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A study published recently in the journal Environmental Microbiology found that beneficial strains of bacterial may be passed from mothers to...

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Concerned by the declining numbers of honeybees, many community members have attempted to provide urban foraging grounds for pollinators...

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