Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 1989-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0309039797 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780309039796 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Does exposure to environmental toxicants inhibit our ability to have healthy children who develop normally? Biologic markersâ€"indicators that can tell us when environmental factors have caused a change at the cellular or biochemical level that might affect reproductive abilityâ€"are a promising tool for research aimed at answering that important question. Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology examines the potential of these markers in environmental health studies; clarifies definitions, underlying concepts, and possible applications; and shows the benefits to be gained from their use in reproductive and neurodevelopmental research.