Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Brad Reisfeld, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University Feb 4, 2023 Feb 4, 2023 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 × Chemicals can be carcinogenic to varying degrees. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Glyphosate, an herbicide used in products like Roundup, was classified by the IARC as carcinogenic to humans in 2015. 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