Emergence of Toxicological Advancements: Historical Preview of 20th Century

Authors: Tabassum Zafar

DOI: 10.23880/act-16000126

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Toxicology is the overlapping branch of science, which extends dimensions within Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology and Bioinformatics. Toxicology deals with study of toxic effects of chemicals on biological systems including plants, fishes, humans and animals. Now in 21st century toxicology becomes one the popular and informative branch of science, which deals with diagnosis and predictions in very convenient and automated way. Now the developments in the field of toxicology are not limited to in vivo, in vitro, in silico testings and predictions but offer very fascinating outcomes. Biological interactions of toxicants via specific receptors, enzymes, or other discrete proteins and nucleic acids are now very easy to identify using modern techniques and procedures. Development of various new assays, detailed study of chemical interactions and advancement in drug delivery contribute significantly in better health management with each passing day. But during the rise of this scientific branch things were not as convenient as today. Like other branches of science toxicology also have a glorious past of evolution.

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