MIT Scientist Uncovers Link Between Glyphosate, GMOs And The Autism Epidemic
Autism is one of humanity’s most mysterious afflictions.
The disorder, which can hinder communication, empathy and other social
skills on a spectrum ranging from mild to severe, affects as many as 1 in 68 children born in the United States,
according to the Centers for Disease Control, up from 1 in 150 at the
turn of the century. No one knows exactly what has caused the increase,
but one researcher is pointing her finger at a chemical called
glyphosate, more widely known as the active ingredient in the ubiquitous
weed killer Roundup.
The disorder, which can hinder communication, empathy and other social
skills on a spectrum ranging from mild to severe, affects as many as 1 in 68 children born in the United States,
according to the Centers for Disease Control, up from 1 in 150 at the
turn of the century. No one knows exactly what has caused the increase,
but one researcher is pointing her finger at a chemical called
glyphosate, more widely known as the active ingredient in the ubiquitous
weed killer Roundup.
Agribusiness giant Monsanto introduced
Roundup Ready soybeans to the United States in 1994, which are
genetically modified to resist glyphosate so farmers can spray their
fields with the weed killer without damaging their crops. Today, some 90
percent of soy and corn grown in the country are Roundup Ready.
Roundup Ready soybeans to the United States in 1994, which are
genetically modified to resist glyphosate so farmers can spray their
fields with the weed killer without damaging their crops. Today, some 90
percent of soy and corn grown in the country are Roundup Ready.
