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.

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Latest Toxicology News and Research

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A Forensic Perspective on Vaping

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to Professor Michelle Peace about the challenges and implications of detecting ethanol in e-cigarettes for drug testing and forensic toxicology.

From Pittcon 23 Jul 2024

New findings shed light on AI's potential in clinical settings

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that an artificial intelligence (AI) model solved medical quiz questions-;designed to test health professionals' ability to diagnose patients based on clinical images and a brief text summary-;with high accuracy.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

Psilocybin and undisclosed ingredients found in popular mushroom gummies

Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning after five people – including a 3-year-old child – were sickened.

18 Jul 2024

Researchers reveal unique characteristics of previously unexplored protein FAM110A

An international research collaboration, led by Prof. Dr. Robert Grosse (Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies and Institute of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Freiburg), Dr. Libor Macurek (Institute of Molecular Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague) and Dr. Zdenek Lansky (Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague) has uncovered a new mechanism of the crosstalk between microtubules and actin cytoskeleton during cell division and revealed unique characteristics of the previously unexplored protein FAM110A.

16 Jul 2024

Existing drug shows promise for treating common liver disease

The University of Barcelona has led a study that suggests using the drug known as pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders, the most common liver pathology in the world, which affects one in four people. The drug has long been marketed in Japan for another use: improving blood lipid levels in patients with hyperlipidaemia, a common condition in diabetics. Now, however, it could help address this serious liver disease, which still has no specific treatment.

11 Jul 2024

Repurposing pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders

10 Jul 2024

Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant for oral drug trial to prevent blindness in RP patients

There's only one U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for an inherited retinal disease, and dozens of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) genes for which no therapy is available.

8 Jul 2024

MPA-CF3: A marine-derived compound disrupting COPZ1 to combat EV-A71

This study is spearheaded by researcher Wu Zhong (National Engineering Research Center for the Emergence Drugs, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing) and Prof. Yong Qin (West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University).

26 Jun 2024

The path to perfection: A deep dive into continuous improvement in quality management

This interview examines the principles of continuous improvement and how they can be applied to enhance QMS.

From DSI, a PLG Company 24 Jun 2024

How does prenatal cannabis use affect neonatal outcomes?

Prenatal cannabis use significantly increases the risks of low birth weight and fetal death, highlighting the need for greater education on its dangers during pregnancy.

23 Jun 2024

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

13 Jun 2024

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

In the heart-pounding action scenes of your favorite blockbuster, it's not always the A-list actor taking the risks but the unsung heroes-;stunt performers-;who bring those breathtaking moments to life.

10 Jun 2024

Molecular Devices opens custom-built site in Cardiff for manufacturing of patient-derived organoids

Today, Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading high-performance life science solutions provider, officially opened its custom-built site in Cardiff, UK.

8 Jun 2024

Innovative therapeutic strategies for combating type 2 diabetes

One of the most confusing aspects for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is that they have high fasting glucose levels.

7 Jun 2024

Study links PFAS exposure to increased cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has linked multiple types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals") with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women.

5 Jun 2024

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that reduced or eliminated drug-resistant bacterial infections in mouse models of acute pneumonia and sepsis while sparing healthy microbes in the mouse gut.

29 May 2024

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Since cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating component of cannabis, was legalized in the United States by the 2018 Farm Bill, products containing the compound have flooded the consumer health sector.

22 May 2024

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -; some leading to hospitalization -; highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

7 May 2024

CN Bio raises $21 million USD in first close of Series B investment round

Bayland Capital and founding shareholder, CN Innovations Holdings Ltd, to invest $10 M and $5.5 M, respectively. Investment will expand product development and scaling of the organization to meet increased demand for Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) solutions.

23 Apr 2024