Glyphosate: A Common Weedkiller May Induce Anxiety by Disrupting Gut Bacteria

Glyphosate: A common weedkiller may induce anxiety by disrupting gut bacteria

Everyday exposure to the popular weedkiller glyphosate at levels deemed safe by government regulators causes heightened anxiety and alters the gut microbiome in animal models. The researchers observed that rats drinking the chemical developed hypervigilance toward harmless objects and sounds. This altered behavior was accompanied by abnormal changes in a specific dread-inducing region of the brain. The new research was published in the journal F…

Common weedkiller may help dangerous “superbugs” spread, study warns

A widely used weedkiller could be playing an unexpected role in the rise of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research. Scientists have found that glyphosate—the active ingredient in many common herbicides—may help certain bacteria survive and spread, even in places far from hospitals. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is already a major global health threat, causing […] The post Common weedkiller may help dangerous “superbu…