**Study: Glyphosate-Based Weed Killers May Pose Health Risks**
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**New York Times**
A new study suggests that glyphosate-based weed killers, such as Roundup, may pose health risks to humans and animals. The study, published in the journal *Environmental Health*, found that glyphosate can damage DNA and interfere with the body’s ability to repair DNA damage. This damage can lead to cancer and other health problems.
The study was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. The researchers exposed human and animal cells to glyphosate and then measured the damage to their DNA. They found that glyphosate caused DNA damage in both types of cells. The damage was more severe in human cells than in animal cells.
The researchers also found that glyphosate interfered with the body’s ability to repair DNA damage. This interference could lead to the accumulation of DNA damage over time, which could increase the risk of cancer and other health problems.
The findings of this study are concerning because glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It is used on crops, lawns, and gardens. The study suggests that glyphosate may pose a health risk to people who are exposed to it, either through their diet or through contact with the herbicide.
More research is needed to confirm the findings of this study and to determine the full extent of the health risks posed by glyphosate. However, the study provides some evidence that glyphosate may pose a health risk and suggests that further research is needed.
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**What is glyphosate?**
Glyphosate is a herbicide that is used to kill weeds. It is the active ingredient in Roundup, which is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide, which means that it can kill a wide variety of weeds.
Glyphosate works by inhibiting the enzyme EPSPS. This enzyme is essential for the synthesis of aromatic amino acids, which are essential for plant growth. When EPSPS is inhibited, the plant cannot synthesize aromatic amino acids and dies.
**What are the health risks of glyphosate?**
The health risks of glyphosate have been debated for many years. Some studies have suggested that glyphosate may be linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and other health problems. However, other studies have found no evidence of these health risks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified glyphosate as .
