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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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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

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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...

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A new study published in the journal PNAS shows that intensive land use can...

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Synthetic fertilizer running off into the Indian River estuary may have contributed to disrupting the balance of its rich marine...

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The mass deaths of bees associated with colony collapse disorder (CCD) may prove disastrous for farmers. This pollinator population decline has...

In a study published in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, researchers examined 31 documented cases of farmers converting from conventional systems to organic and...

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