Hybrid seeds or Genetically modified seeds are the choices of farmers as they yield more amount of crops and that to be free from many diseases.But a recent study have shown that in these crops farmers use herbicides and desiccants having Glyphosate which is also present in caffeinated beverages do it shortens the period of pregnancy leading to abortions, malformations, small for date and IUGR Babies. According to the researchers, this study is the first to examine glyphosate exposure in pregnant women in the US using urine specimens as a direct measure of exposure.
"Although our study cohort was small and regional and had limited racial or ethnic diversity, it provides direct evidence of maternal glyphosate exposure and a significant correlation with shortened pregnancy," said lead author. "There is growing evidence that even a slight reduction in gestational length can lead to…
