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What is Toxicology?

Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on people, animals, and the environment.

Toxicologists are scientists trained to investigate, interpret, and communicate the nature of those effects.

The Society of Toxicology strives to create a safer and healthier world by advancing and applying the science of toxicology.

The Society of Toxicology is committed to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology.

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Toxicology Topics

Can All These Chemicals Be Causing My Asthma?
PPTOXII Meeting: Miami, FL, December 7–10, 2009
Toxicology is Part of the Solution
Research Saves Lives
Briefing on Biomonitoring

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ToxSci: View Current Issue
(Vol 112, Issue 2, December 2009)

Did You Know: Vinyl chloride (VC) exposure is a well-documented risk factor for hepatic hemangiosarcoma. This association was first made in 1974 at a Kentucky chemical plant. To date, 25 employees from this plant have developed hemangiosarcoma and this is the largest single site cluster in the United States. Nationally, 80,000 chemical workers have been exposed to VC.