Toxicology

Toxicology is the study of harmful interactions between chemical, physical, or biological agents and biological systems.

What is Toxicology?

Toxicology is the scientific study of adverse effects that occur in living organisms due to chemicals.

Glyphosate in Food: How Dangerous is it?

Validating the In-Silico Model for Toxicity Studies

Latest Toxicology News and Research

New conference explores the impact of hemp-based products on animal health

Hemp and CBD are hot topics in the front room, on the front page and across the nation. For those involved in agricultural production, food and animal sciences, and veterinary medicine, the root question is how do hemp-based products impact animal health? T

2 Apr 2021

Scientists launch clinical trial of CRISPR gene correction therapy in patients with sickle cell disease

Scientists at UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley and UCLA have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to jointly launch an early phase, first-in-human clinical trial of a CRISPR gene correction therapy in patients with sickle cell disease using the patient's own blood-forming stem cells.

30 Mar 2021

Scientists estimate the amount of peanut protein that will elicit an allergic reaction

An estimated 6 million Americans may suffer from peanut allergies. Tiny amounts of peanut protein can lead to hives, itching, tingling in the mouth, shortness of breath or nausea within minutes.

26 Mar 2021

UArizona researcher finds a unique approach to tackle both Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes

A University of Arizona Health Sciences researcher examined the role of cholesterol in both Alzheimer's disease and Type 2 diabetes to identify a small molecule that may help regulate cholesterol levels in the brain, making it a potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.

25 Mar 2021

Food preservative may harm the immune system, shows new study

A food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods may harm the immune system, according to a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group.

25 Mar 2021

Study finds potentially harmful stimulants in supplements containing deterenol

Researchers are urging consumers to avoid using weight loss or sports supplements that list deterenol as an ingredient.

24 Mar 2021

Acute exposure of lung tissue to vape aerosol has lesser impact on gene expression than cigarette smoke

A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Toxicological Research & Application shows acute exposure of a 3D human bronchial tissue model to e-cigarette aerosol has minimal impact on gene expression compared to smoke from combustible cigarettes.

21 Mar 2021

CN Bio introduces the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

CN Bio today announced the commercial launch of its new PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ MPS.

From CN Bio Innovations Limited 17 Mar 2021

Researchers find no evidence to suggest a link between beta blockers and depression

Drugs such as beta-adrenergic antagonists (beta blockers) have been linked to a range of adverse effects, including depression.

15 Mar 2021

New book provides general introduction about COVID-19, history, and diagnosis

Recently, a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) emerged in China and rapidly spread worldwide. It is declared an ongoing outbreak as a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).

12 Mar 2021

Researchers confirm new drug development route for treating multiple sclerosis, asthma

Brazilian researchers who study a native venomous fish have confirmed a route to drug development for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers develop first wearable device to precisely monitor jaundice in newborns

Researchers in Japan have developed the first wearable devices to precisely monitor jaundice, a yellowing of the skin caused by elevated bilirubin levels in the blood that can cause severe medical conditions in newborns.

4 Mar 2021

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded two UTHSC researchers over $1.9 million to study the pathogenesis of white matter damage, a main contributing factor to dementia.

3 Mar 2021

Study reveals the effect of pollution on male fertility levels of all species

New research has found that shrimp-like creatures on the South Coast of England have 70 per cent less sperm than less polluted locations elsewhere in the world.

3 Mar 2021

UTMB researchers pioneer a new way to study frustration as a factor in substance use disorders

A team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) focused on drug addiction research have pioneered a new way to study frustration as a factor in substance use disorders.

1 Mar 2021

Special issue provides valuable summarization of risk assessment approaches for PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemical compounds and a current, emerging concern to environmental health.

26 Feb 2021

Scientists identify new compound that reverses ALS neuron damage

Northwestern University scientists have identified the first compound that eliminates the ongoing degeneration of upper motor neurons that become diseased and are a key contributor to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a swift and fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims.

23 Feb 2021

Toxicology

Overview

Toxicity of Metabolites

What is Toxicogenomics?

Glyphosate in Food: How Dangerous is it?

Feature Articles

Validating the In-Silico Model for Toxicity Studies

What is In Silico Toxicology?

Latest Toxicology News and Research

New conference explores the impact of hemp-based products on animal health

Scientists launch clinical trial of CRISPR gene correction therapy in patients with sickle cell disease

Scientists estimate the amount of peanut protein that will elicit an allergic reaction

UArizona researcher finds a unique approach to tackle both Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes

Food preservative may harm the immune system, shows new study

Study finds potentially harmful stimulants in supplements containing deterenol

Acute exposure of lung tissue to vape aerosol has lesser impact on gene expression than cigarette smoke

CN Bio introduces the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

Researchers find no evidence to suggest a link between beta blockers and depression

New book provides general introduction about COVID-19, history, and diagnosis

Researchers confirm new drug development route for treating multiple sclerosis, asthma

Researchers develop first wearable device to precisely monitor jaundice in newborns

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

Study reveals the effect of pollution on male fertility levels of all species

UTMB researchers pioneer a new way to study frustration as a factor in substance use disorders

Special issue provides valuable summarization of risk assessment approaches for PFAS

Scientists identify new compound that reverses ALS neuron damage

Researchers seek to develop new cell culture technique to replace animal testing

Study reveals the therapeutic applications of medicinal plants

Commuters are breathing in high levels of chemicals that increase cancer risk

Breath Analysis: How Could it Improve Healthcare and Diagnosis?

Advancing the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

World Health Day 2021 – “Building a fairer, healthier world”

Toxicology

Overview

Feature Articles

Validating the In-Silico Model for Toxicity Studies

What is In Silico Toxicology?

Latest Toxicology News and Research

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