The Latest Research on Organic

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.

May 06, 2014

Eating Organic Reduces Pesticide Exposure

Photo Credit: Robert S. Donovan

A new study published in the journal Environmental Research found that eating an organic diet for a week can reduce pesticide exposure. The...

Apr 24, 2014

Gut bacteria are important to a healthy immune system

Photo Credit: Derek Yu

Another reason to avoid meat and dairy products produced with antibiotics: beneficial gut bacteria are critical for healthy immune systems. In fact...

Apr 22, 2014

New research supports bee health

Photo Credit: Karen Roe

In California’s Central valley, researchers have launched a project to support bee health. One of their approaches is to identify bee-friendly...

Apr 17, 2014

"Inert" ingredients in pesticides increase their toxicity to humans

French researchers recently published a study showing that major pesticides are more toxic to humans than suggested by their active ingredients. In addition to declared active ingredients,...

Apr 15, 2014

Agent Orange persists in the human body for over 40 years

Source: U.S. National Agricultural Library

A new study published in Environmental Science and Technology highlights the long-term presence pesticides can have in our body....

Apr 10, 2014

New study of mothers living in the U. S/ shows high levels of glyphosate in breast milk

A new study by Moms Across America and Sustainable Press suggests that glyphosate may build up in people’s bodies over time. Researchers looked at levels of glyphosate in breast milk, and found...

Apr 08, 2014

Pre-natal exposure to some endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked with autistic behavior

A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives shows that hormone-disrupting chemicals are linked to autistic behaviors. The inter-university collaborative research project...