How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is? A toxicologist explains alternatives to animal testing

A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly ...
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In Vitro Toxicity Testing Market: Global Market Growth Study, Future Trends, Demands, and Top Players Data by Forecast to 2030

The global in vitro toxicity testing market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of around 10% during the forecast period, reflecting the increasing need for safer, faster, and more ...
The Indianapolis Star

Beagles and monkeys are often used for medical and toxicity testing. Here's why.

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the location of the animal testing lab. In Mount Vernon, you might see lots of sad puppy dog eyes — the real kind. That's ...
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Toxicity Testing for Assessment of Environmental Agents: Interim Report

Toxicity-testing strategies designed to generate information on potential hazards or risks posed by environmental agents have evolved in response to legislative mandates, scientific developments, and ...
The Scientist

Building Advanced Cell Models for Toxicity Testing

Life sciences researchers need a host of tools to develop and test critical disease-treating drugs and therapies, from basic research to final product release. Primary cells, media, and reagents are ...
The Scientist

Synthetic Chemicals are Everywhere, but We Know Little About How They Affect Our Health

Before a new drug hits the market, it must undergo years of rigorous preclinical testing and multiple phases of human trials, often involving hundreds or even thousands of patients. This highly ...
Science Daily

Toxicity testing on the placenta and embryo

Researchers have developed a cell culture test to detect substances that are directly or indirectly harmful to embryos. Based on an existing test used for developing new drugs and chemicals, the ...
EurekAlert!

21st century vision toxicity testing and risk assessment for agrochemicals

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 9, 2013 — How will emerging 21 st century toxicity testing technologies impact agricultural products? How do they fit in the life cycle of discovery, regulatory registration and ...
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TOXICITY TESTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...
Forbes

Population Genetic Testing: Save Lives And Money, While Avoiding Financial Toxicity

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ellen Matloff covers genetic counseling, testing and digital health. Genetic testing once was offered only to people with rare ...
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Beagles and monkeys are often used for medical and toxicity testing. Here's why.

In Mount Vernon, you might see lots of sad puppy dog eyes — the real kind. That's because the Humane Society of the U.S. underwent a seven-month investigation at a Mount Vernon animal testing lab and ...