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.

Sep 03, 2013

Organic milk production is less harmful to the land

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Researchers out of Sweden have examined the land use impacts of producing organic versus conventional dairy, and found that organic dairy is more...

Sep 01, 2013

Genetically modified genes may enter the blood stream through diet

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A new research study published in PLOS ONE found that complete genes may be able to pass from food into the human blood stream. It was previously...

Aug 29, 2013

Antibiotic use linked to dangerous antibacterial-resistant bacterium

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Researchers at The Roslin Institute at The University of Edinburgh recently found that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)...

Aug 26, 2013

Roundup Ready crops may be creating super-weeds

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A recent study published in New Phytologist found that glyphosate-resistant crops that cross with closely related wild weeds could confer a...

Aug 24, 2013

The importance of monitoring harm of GMOs on butterfly populations

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Researchers in Europe have published a new study explaining the importance of and detailing the methods for how to monitor adverse effects on...

Aug 22, 2013

Farm fertilizer runoff contributing to Dead Zone

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Excess nitrogen is impacting Mississippi River and worsening the Gulf of Mexico’s Dead Zone, according to researchers...

Aug 20, 2013

German study examines antibiotic use levels in livestock

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A current project out of Germany called VetCAb (Veterinary Consumption of Antibiotics) is examining the total amount of antibiotics used in livestock...