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University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families

Scientists at University of Galway detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested

By Danielle Norton January 23, 2023 Updated February 20, 2024 4 min read

from left, Dr Alison Connolly, a former University of Galway researcher, now with UCD, and Dr Marie Coggins of University of Galway.

Researchers conducted the first study of its kind in Ireland, investigating the background level of exposure to the herbicide

About one quarter of those tested found to have low levels of exposure of the chemical glyphosate

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