{"id":"0081fcbd-042d-4b30-998b-18576bd0a15e","slug":"glyphosate-neurological-diseases-and-the-scientific-method-2","title":"Glyphosate, neurological diseases – and the scientific method","authors":["Miguel A. Faria"],"abstract":"Background: The editorial critiques the claims made by Drs. Samsel and Seneff regarding glyphosate's alleged links to various neurological diseases and disorders. It emphasizes the need for caution in labeling glyphosate as excessively toxic, noting that many herbicides can be neurotoxic at high concentrations. The authors' arguments are characterized as 'shotgun science,' relying on population-based statistics and correlations that do not establish causation. Summary: The editorial argues that the association between glyphosate usage and conditions such as autism, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease lacks sufficient clinical evidence. It highlights the importance of differentiating between correlation and causation, pointing out that many other factors could contribute to the rise in these diseases. The need for rigorous testing and fieldwork is emphasized to validate or refute the claims made by the authors. Conclusion: The editorial calls for a more cautious approach before condemning glyphosate, advocating for further investigation into the potential links between glyphosate and various health conditions. It stresses that the current evidence does not convincingly support a cause-and-effect relationship, and that other environmental and societal factors must also be considered. Keywords: glyphosate, neurological diseases, causation, epidemiology, toxicity, herbicides, public health","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/0081fcbd-042d-4b30-998b-18576bd0a15e/featured/hero-1782420791835.png","publishDate":"2015-08-10T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.162550","categories":["Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/0081fcbd-042d-4b30-998b-18576bd0a15e/pdf"}