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Glyphosate impact on honeybees and animal health

Overview

Recent scientific studies have highlighted the sub-lethal ecological and biological impacts of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide.

A Virginia Tech study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology found that honeybees exposed to glyphosate exhibited a 13% reduction in foraging activity after three days and showed changes in brain chemicals associated with behavior. Researchers noted that while exposure is typically not fatal, it may cause non-lethal impairments similar to the drowsiness induced by certain antihistamines.

In addition to pollinator research, a multigenerational study by the Ramazzini Institute, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and George Mason University reported dose-dependent anxiety-like behavior in rats exposed to glyphosate-based herbicides. This research suggests a possible link to autism spectrum disorder, challenging existing regulatory claims regarding the safety of typical exposure levels.

Entities

Margaret Couvillon · Virginia Tech · University of California, Santa Cruz · Laura McHenry · Glyphosate

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Glyphosate exposure linked to changes in honeybee behavior and brain chemistry

    A study by Virginia Tech researchers reveals that glyphosate exposure can reduce honeybee foraging activity and alter brain chemistry, potentially causing non-lethal behavioral impairments.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Glyphosate linked to reduced honeybee foraging and anxiety-like behavior in new studies

    New research shows glyphosate reduces honeybee foraging by 13% and alters brain chemicals, while a separate rat study links the herbicide to anxiety-like behavior and potential autism risk.

Sources

farmer.pl · zielona.interia.pl