Herbicide Threatens Manatee Immune Systems, UF Study Finds

A University of Florida study focusing on manatees’ immune systems reveals how glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used herbicide, may threaten manatee health in an environment increasingly impacted by human activities.

“Our research raises important questions about how chemical exposure might influence immune function,” said lead author Maite De Maria, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher who supports the U.S. Geological Survey in collaboration with the Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Nancy Denslow, Ph.D., a professor of environmental toxicology at UF and a study co-author, noted the significance of basic research in understanding wildlife health.

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