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June 23, 2009

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=weed-whacking-herbicide-p

 

Weed-Whacking Herbicide Proves Deadly to Human Cells

 

Used in gardens, farms, and parks around the world, the weed killer Roundup

contains an ingredient that can suffocate human cells in a laboratory,

researchers say

By Crystal Gammon and Environmental Health News

 

 

WEED KILLER: New research has found that an 'inert' ingredient in the herbicide

Roundup can kill human embryonic, placental, and umbilical cord cells

 

 

 

Used in yards, farms and parks throughout the world, Roundup has long been a

top-selling weed killer. But now researchers have found that one of Roundup’s

inert ingredients can kill human cells, particularly embryonic, placental and

umbilical cord cells.

 

The new findings intensify a debate about so-called “inerts†— the

solvents, preservatives, surfactants and other substances that manufacturers add

to pesticides. Nearly 4,000 inert ingredients are approved for use by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency.

 

Glyphosate, Roundup’s active ingredient, is the most widely used herbicide in

the United States. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns

every year, according to the EPA.

 

Until now, most health studies have focused on the safety of glyphosate, rather

than the mixture of ingredients found in Roundup. But in the new study,

scientists found that Roundup’s inert ingredients amplified the toxic effect

on human cells—even at concentrations much more diluted than those used on

farms and lawns.

 

One specific inert ingredient, polyethoxylated tallowamine, or POEA, was more

deadly to human embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells than the herbicide

itself – a finding the researchers call “astonishing.â€

 

“This clearly confirms that the [inert ingredients] in Roundup formulations

are not inert,†wrote the study authors from France’s University of Caen.

“Moreover, the proprietary mixtures available on the market could cause cell

damage and even death [at the] residual levels†found on Roundup-treated

crops, such as soybeans, alfalfa and corn, or lawns and gardens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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June 23, 2009 http://www.scientif icamerican. com/article. cfm?id=weed- whacking- herbicide- pWeed-Whacking Herbicide Proves Deadly to Human CellsUsed in gardens, farms, and parks around the world, the weed killer Roundup contains an ingredient that can suffocate human cells in a laboratory, researchers sayBy Crystal Gammon and Environmental Health News WEED KILLER: New research has found that an 'inert' ingredient in the herbicide Roundup can kill human embryonic, placental, and umbilical cord cellsUsed in yards, farms and parks throughout the world, Roundup has long been a top-selling weed killer. But now researchers have found that one of Roundup’s inert ingredients can kill human cells, particularly embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells.The new findings intensify a debate about

so-called “inerts†— the solvents, preservatives, surfactants and other substances that manufacturers add to pesticides. Nearly 4,000 inert ingredients are approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Glyphosate, Roundup’s active ingredient, is the most widely used herbicide in the United States. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA.Until now, most health studies have focused on the safety of glyphosate, rather than the mixture of ingredients found in Roundup. But in the new study, scientists found that Roundup’s inert ingredients amplified the toxic effect on human cells—even at concentrations much more diluted than those used on farms and lawns.One specific inert ingredient, polyethoxylated tallowamine, or POEA, was more deadly to human embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells than the herbicide itself – a finding the researchers call

“astonishing.â€â€œThis clearly confirms that the [inert ingredients] in Roundup formulations are not inert,†wrote the study authors from France’s University of Caen. “Moreover, the proprietary mixtures available on the market could cause cell damage and even death [at the] residual levels†found on Roundup-treated crops, such as soybeans, alfalfa and corn, or lawns and gardens."NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to call for the impeachment of the current President."