Glyphosate exposure and young adults' metabolic health
Official title: Glyphosate Exposure and Young Adult Metabolic Health: Epigenetic and Oxidative Stress Mechanisms
Funded at University of California Berkeley · NIH-11432034 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study will look at how glyphosate exposure relates to metabolism and liver health in young adults, using urine measurements and health data.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $806,497 |
| NIH project number | 1R01ES038913-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11432034 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young adults with varying levels of glyphosate exposure for whom metabolic health data are available or can be linked.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without measurable exposure or no metabolic health consequences may not benefit from the findings.
What this research studies
This project will examine whether everyday exposure to glyphosate is linked to metabolic problems in people as they reach adulthood. Researchers will analyze archived urine samples to measure glyphosate and its byproduct AMPA, then connect these measurements to metabolic indicators such as obesity, blood pressure, and liver function. The team will use existing cohort data from the CHAMACOS study to explore potential biological mechanisms like oxidative stress and epigenetic changes. Findings could help identify environmental factors that influence metabolic health and guide future prevention efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could clarify how environmental exposure to glyphosate affects metabolic health and inform policies to reduce exposure or mitigate risks.
How similar studies have gone: Prior animal and human studies suggest a link between glyphosate exposure and metabolic issues, but results are mixed and this study adds human-focused data.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gunier, Robert — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Gunier, Robert
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.