Stephanie Seneff is a senior research scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in food and nutrition, and a master’s degree, an engineer’s degree, and a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science, all from MIT. For most of her career at MIT she was involved in the development of technology to support natural human-computer communication through spoken language. Since 2010, Dr. Seneff has shifted her research focus toward the effects of drugs, toxic chemicals, and diet on human health and disease, and she has written and spoken extensively, articulating her view on these subjects. She has authored over three dozen peer-reviewed journal papers on topics relating human disease to nutritional deficiencies and toxic exposures. She has focused specifically on the herbicide glyphosate and the mineral sulfur. Dr. Seneff splits her time between Hawaii and Massachusetts.
“Toxic Legacy is a bold and heroic work that reveals how
today’s most well-respected science confirms the existential
threat posed by the herbicide glyphosate. Dr. Seneff
courageously defends her position in the face of seemingly
insurmountable opposition from industry at every turn. And for
this we owe her incalculable gratitude. Toxic Legacy will
stand shoulder to shoulder with Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring,
not just defining the pervasive threat to us and future
generations, but more importantly, articulating what we can do
right now to change our destiny. Unquestionably, one of the
most important books of our time.”—David Perlmutter, MD, #1
New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain
and Brain Wash
“A highly readable, fascinating look at how man-made chemicals
invade the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we
eat. Toxic Legacy is both a scientific exposé and an
inspiring call to action. In revealing the diabolical mechanisms by
which glyphosate damages human health, Dr. Seneff’s work will
change the way we all think about food.”—Mark Hyman,
MD, founder and director, The UltraWellness Center; Head of
Strategy and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional
Medicine; and a thirteen-time New York Times bestselling
author
“Anyone who wants to understand a root cause of the massive
epidemics of chronic diseases we are experiencing—from autism to
non-alcoholic fatty liver and 30+ other devastating diseases
rampant in today’s society—can find the answers in Toxic
Legacy. Dr. Seneff is to be complimented in her comprehensive,
in-depth connection of the dots from glyphosate through the myriad
biochemical and physiological processes altered, to the tragic
consequences from the indiscriminate application of the Roundup and
other glyphosate-based herbicides. The complex chemical
perturbations are presented in an easily-understood manner, and the
systems are well documented. Her ‘relaxed’ writing style makes for
easy reading and ready comprehension of this important
information.”—Don M. Huber, professor emeritus, Purdue
University and retired colonel, US Army, Medical Intel
“Dr. Seneff is a senior scientist at MIT. She not only
understands molecular biology at a deep level but also has the
unique ability to translate extremely complex technical
concepts into easy-to-understand language. This is a must-read
book to help you comprehend one of the most significant toxic
threats unleashed on the world. Toxic Legacy is the
modern-day equivalent of Rachel Carson’s Silent
Spring from 1962—one of the greatest science books of all
time.”—Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder, mercola.com, the most
visited natural health site for eighteen years
“Monsanto knew for decades that glyphosate causes cancer and a
deadly retinue of other devastating illnesses. Instead of warning
its customers and consumers about those
risks, Monsanto manipulated the science, defrauded
regulators, bribed prominent researchers, transformed the EPA
pesticide division into a cesspool of corruption, and promoted
propaganda worldwide, systematically lying to the public that the
deadly pesticide was safe. This company injured public health,
destroyed our soils, exterminated species, wiped out small farmers,
and deprived the public of their fundamental civil right of
informed consent. Monsanto made a special project of discrediting
and destroying scientists, advocates, and reformers who exposed its
corrupt cover-up. Among the most prominent of these was heroic MIT
researcher Dr. Stephanie Seneff. In 2018, I was fortunate enough to
be a part of the legal team that finally brought Monsanto to
justice. We relied heavily on Dr. Seneff’s research to achieve this
victory.”—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
“Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) and the other toxic
chemicals and GMOs of industrial agriculture are the primary
drivers of the chronic disease epidemic that has degenerated public
health and the environment. Until we drive these poisons off the
market and make the transition to organic and regenerative farming
practices, our health, the health of our children, and the health
of the planet are at risk. Glyphosate is the DDT of the
twenty-first century, and Toxic Legacy is essential
reading for everyone who cares about food and health.”—Ronnie
Cummins, Organic Consumers Association; author of Grassroots
Rising
“Seneff takes us on a shocking biochemical journey through the
deleterious effects of glyphosate on the environment and humans.
The author clearly explains the ever-growing body of scientific
evidence of the insidious consequences of its continued, massive
application across the world. As Seneff shows, the herbicide is the
common denominator to a swath of environmental and human health
problems, from obesity to autism to toad die-offs. The herbicide
disrupts the uptake of minerals by plants and kills the bacteria,
fungi, and other organisms that have symbiotic relationships with
plants for mutual health. The direct effect on humans is dire, as
glyphosate damages the gut microorganisms our bodies use to
synthesize the amino acids that build body proteins. This affects
everything from liver and kidney functions to fertility and
autoimmunity. Seneff is precise about the biochemistry involved,
but she is a genial, attentive guide. “I know this is technical but
stay with me,” she writes. When she ventures into new, even
controversial work, she is diligent in her analysis but candid
about such territory: ‘I propose . . . ,’ ‘may be damaging . . . ,’
‘Autism is not due to glyphosate exposure alone. . . .’ The two
most salient—and devastating—points that Seneff highlights: First,
glyphosate, which shows up in our soil, water, and even air, is
disturbingly pervasive . . . ubiquitous . . . ‘nearly impossible
for even the most diligent person to avoid.’ Second, the
agricultural industry, taking a page from the tobacco industry’s
playbook, does everything it can to hide the dangers: Monsanto and
other companies censor research and proliferate junk science,
raking in profits by turning a blind eye to the chronic illnesses
resulting from glyphosate use. Comparisons will be made to Rachel
Carson’s Silent Spring—and they should be. We can only hope
Seneff’s work goes on to rival Carson’s in reach and
impact.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“At last, a scientist with impeccable credentials has painstakingly
assembled, categorized, and presented the growing body of evidence
that highlights the negative impacts of the most widely used
pesticide in the world. “Stephanie’s forensic analysis demonstrates
beyond reasonable doubt that the use of Roundup and its active
ingredient glyphosate is not only poisoning the planet but also its
human population. “Everyone should read this book. It’s about our
future health and the health of the planet. What issue could be
more important than that? As an organization that has been
highlighting these potential harms for more than a decade, The
Sustainable Food Trust hopes that this milestone publication gets
the publicity it needs and deserves.”—Patrick Holden, founder and
chief executive, Sustainable Food Trust
“Stephanie Seneff’s Toxic Legacy continues on the path
laid by Rachel Carson in Silent Spring. Seneff provides
the scientific evidence of how, by disrupting our bodies’
metabolic pathways, glyphosate is at the root of multiple
metabolic, neurological, autoimmune diseases that have taken
epidemic form. More significantly, Seneff’s book introduces us
to the complex, sophisticated, metabolic processes of life,
from the soil to our gut microbiome. It is a book for
governments who want to ban glyphosate. It is a book for every
citizen who seeks to regenerate the health of the planet and
people.”—Dr. Vandana Shiva, director, Navdanya; coauthor
of Oneness vs. the 1%
“There is nothing more important than the health of our current
and future generations. There is nothing more costly than
jeopardizing the physical and mental health of generations of our
populations. Without our health, we cannot effectively combat
climate change, homelessness, poverty, racial injustice,
addiction, or other daunting issues. This book unlocks why we
should and how we can resolve a myriad of skyrocketing health
issues plaguing society. If heeded, the result of banning
glyphosate would put us in the direction of recovering
our health and the future of human life on this planet.”—Zen
Honeycutt, founding executive director, Moms Across
America
“Dr. Stephanie Seneff, established and out-of-the-box critical
thinker/researcher, lays down the foundation of our understanding
of the toxicity from glyphosate, in a clear and concise format,
from the practical to the molecular mechanisms on how glyphosate
does harm. Although Dr. Seneff leans heavily on the biochemical
basis of glyphosate’s modes of action, her information is
understandable and carefully cited for the more investigative
readers. She carefully describes the blueprint for the myriad of
chronic diseases now prevalent globally and how they are created
around the ubiquitous glyphosate. Her book is not only an analytic
reference treasure, but a call to action to denounce and reverse
our self-imposed toxic legacy.”—Michelle Perro, MD; coauthor
of What’s Making our Children Sick?; executive director and
cofounder, GMO Science
“While I’d always intuited that glyphosate exposure—with all of its
other deleterious effects—is a contributor to the stark rise in
autoimmunity, Dr. Seneff presents unequivocal evidence of this
truth.”—Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald), HNC, FMCHC,
bestselling author of The Essential Thyroid Cookbook
“I’ve long been impressed with Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s published
work on neurological damage, environmental toxins, and chronic
disease. She’s a brave and meticulous scientific researcher. She’s
also one of the smartest people I know.”—Paul Thomas, MD, #1 Amazon
bestselling author of The Vaccine-Friendly
Plan and The Addiction Spectrum
“For the last decade, while ‘science’ and ‘health’ journalists were
gleefully content to repeat the limited corporate talking points
about glyphosate’s safety, Dr. Seneff was on the hunt for deeper
truths. Toxic Legacy may be one of the most important literary
journeys, weaving in a bounty of irrefutable evidence, essential
science, and the personal journey of one of the most treasured
scientific researchers of our time.”—Jefferey Jaxen, investigative
health reporter
“Stephanie Seneff is one of the most important, original, and
brilliant scientific researchers of our time.”—Jennifer Margulis,
PhD, award-winning journalist and author
“Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s deep dive into the science of
glyphosate helps us as consumers make choices that protect
ourselves, our families, and the environment.”—Kate Hanley, author
of How to Be a Better Person and host, How to Be a Better
Person podcast
“Glyphosate has become a bit like sugar, used by everyone for
everything, everywhere. It has spread, largely invisibly, across
farms and gardens and parks and so, too, into our food, bodies, and
lives. This book lays out, in expert technical detail by a
scientist with huge and broad knowledge, what this ubiquitous and
‘uniquely diabolical’ chemical and its formulations could be doing.
And how the deeply worrying, chronic consequences this may have for
our health are only being recognized—from affecting our critically
important gut microbes to causing hormone disruption and DNA
damage. It’s also an intriguing, if complex, lesson on the dense
web of interconnected bodily functions, structures, enzymes, and
chemicals. Glyphosate has also allowed a kind of sterilization of
farming with even wider consequences for the ecosystems on which we
all depend. Dr. Seneff shows clearly how we need to act fast to
curb its use and so change our diets, our green spaces, and how we
farm.”—Vicki Hird, MSc, FRES, food and environmental writer and
campaigner; author of Rebugging the Planet
“I am so thankful for Stephanie Seneff’s work, which is invaluable
in protecting the health of generations to come. I did a toxin
screen on my three children a few years back and found they were
all high in glyphosate even though we used organic products for our
home and garden and tried our best to eat organic food! Dr.
Seneff’s work is spreading much-needed awareness so our children
and our children’s children can grow up less toxic.”—Cammy Benton,
MD, founder, Benton Integrative Medicine
“It’s crucial we all understand the harm environmental toxins are
doing to people and the planet. Like Rachel Carson who blew the
whistle in her book Silent Spring, Stephanie Seneff is
educating us about current poisons. There’s no question in my mind
that she is the scientist to help us open our eyes.”—Vera
Sharav, president, Alliance for Human Research Protection and
Holocaust survivor
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