2020-05-12, 13:41
Evaluating hidden risks of herbicides over multiple generations
Research into the gut microbes of wasps shows that exposure to atrazine, a widely used herbicide, leads to changes in the gut microbiome that are passed to future generations. Findings indicate that the microbiomes of insects, including pollinators, and of humans should be considered when evaluating the biorisk of pesticides.
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2...edium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication
Research into the gut microbes of wasps shows that exposure to atrazine, a widely used herbicide, leads to changes in the gut microbiome that are passed to future generations. Findings indicate that the microbiomes of insects, including pollinators, and of humans should be considered when evaluating the biorisk of pesticides.
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2...edium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication