Glyphosate (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption Glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides, is sprayed on crops worldwide. A new study in mice suggests glyphosate can accumulate in the brain, causing damaging effects linked with Alzheimer's disease. Credit Graphic by Jason Drees Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.