logo
welcome
ASU Now

ASU Now

Study reveals lasting effects of common weed killer on brain health

ASU Now
Summary
Nutrition label

84% Informative

Arizona State University study shows even brief exposure with weed killer can cause lasting damage to the brain.

The study tracked the presence and impact of glyphosate’s byproducts in the brain long after exposure ends.

Glyphosate is the most common chemical herbicide used in the global market.

The EPA considers certain levels of glyphosate safe for human exposure.

New research shows even brief contact with a common herbicide can cause lasting damage to the brain.

“Our goal is to identify environmental factors that contribute to the rising prevalence of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases in our society,” Velazquez said.

ASU software engineers honor late cyclist with 'dashcam' for bikes.

VR Score

84

Informative language

82

Neutral language

57

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

70

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

Affiliate links

no affiliate links