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.

Feb 17, 2015

Farm workers become ill after exposure to newly marketed pesticides

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A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) documents the poisoning of farm workers in...

Feb 11, 2015

Neonicotinoid pesticides and parasites together negatively affect bumble bees

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As bee populations decline, scientists are directing their research to understand what factors are negatively affecting bee health and what can...

Feb 05, 2015

Eating organic reduces pesticide exposure

Photo Credit: Patrick Feller

A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has confirmed that choosing organic does, in fact, reduce consumer exposure to...

Feb 05, 2015

Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to lowered IQ in children

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A recent study published in the Journal PLOS ONE has found an association between maternal exposure to phthalates—chemicals commonly...

Feb 01, 2015

Nanomaterials interact with agricultural pesticides, increasing toxicity to fish

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Fish populations are exposed to a large number of environmental pollutants that run off from agricultural, industrial and urban land. As...

Jan 27, 2015

Frogs and their wetland habitats in Iowa are contaminated with agricultural pesticides

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Amphibian populations in the United States and around the world have been declining due to habitat degradation and loss. Now, a new study,...

Jan 23, 2015

Organochlorine pesticides in South African catfish pose cancer risk when consumed by humans

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A recent study published in Chemosphere found that catfish collected from multiple freshwater sites in South Africa contained organochlorine pesticide...