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Introduction
Tyrone Hayes, an American biologist and herpetologist, is recognized for his investigations into the impacts of the herbicide atrazine on amphibian populations. In addition to his scientific research, Hayes is recognized for his advocacy on environmental and social justice issues concerning pesticide use, particularly atrazine, which is extensively employed in agriculture and has been linked to harm in aquatic ecosystems and wildlife.

Born on July 29, 1967, in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, Hayes holds a Bachelor's degree in biology from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley. His research has primarily focused on examining the effects of atrazine on amphibians, specifically frogs, and has revealed potential harmful effects on their reproductive and endocrine systems. These findings have raised concerns about the potential risks to the environment and human health associated with atrazine exposure.

Family Life
Tyrone Hayes currently resides in California, although he was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1967. He was born to Romeo and Susie Hayes. Hayes lives with his wife, Kathy, and their two shared children: Kassina and Tyler.

Accomplishments
In 2002, Tyrone Hayes won the Distinguished Teaching Award from University of California, Berkeley for his exemplary work his research and teaching. In 2004, Hayes won the President's Citation Award from the American Institute of Biological Science for the same reason. In 2005, Hayes won the Jennifer Altman Award in addition to the National Geographic Emerging Explorer Award. 

Tyrone Hayes' accomplishments do not cease at science; he has been involved in filmography. In 2008, Hayes work was featured in the movie Flow: For Love of Water. In 2012, Hayes had a role in the Last Call at the Oasis film.

Tyrone Hayes work also dives into literature, as in 2009, he was the main character of the book The Frog Scientist, which is a children's book.

Filmography and other work
Hayes' work was featured in the 2008 documentary film Flow: For Love of Water. In 2010, Hayes and filmmaker Penelope Jagessar Chaffer were featured on a TED Talk together for TEDWomen, discussing chemical exposure in pregnancy, in light of Jagessar's film: Toxic Baby. Hayes appeared in the 2012 documentary film Last Call at the Oasis. He is the subject of The Frog Scientist, a biographical book for children, first published in 2009. Hayes appeared in another TED Talk in 2018; this talk centered around Hayes' early interest in science - particularly frogs - as well as his career development, research in endocrine disruption, his ongoing feud with Synenta, and the disproportionate way environmentally harmful chemicals affect the lives of minorities and the poor.

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Data Discrepancies
Dr. Tyrone B. Hayes and the Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, have disputed with one another. As mentioned above, Hayes' main claim is that atrazine is an endocrine disruptor responsible for interfering with the sexual maturation of amphibians, specifically frogs. Dr. Hayes claims that the same physical anomalies caused by endocrine disruptor atrazine in amphibians can be present in humans upon exposure to the herbicide. The EPA found this claim to be of concern, so the agency designed and oversaw its own studies of Hayes' experiment. One study was conducted in Germany while the other was conducted in Maryland, USA. The EPA has been unsuccessful in replicating his results after numerous trials were performed. Dr. Hayes has refused to release his data to the EPA. This refusal to cooperate with the EPA has been reported by the EPA to state legislators in Minnesota and Illinois. Traditionally, reputable scientists are eager to share their data and methods.

Workplace Misconduct
Dr. Tyrone B. Hayes' controversies continue in his interactions in the field with others. Employees of Hayes' claim that he has been "aggressive, inappropriate, and insulting" in email exchanges. Additionally, Hayes has sent sexually explicit content in his communications between himself and Syngenta. He sends these explicit messages directly from his University of California Berkley email address.