How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is? A toxicologist explains alternatives to animal testing
Historically, researchers have tested the safety and toxicity of chemicals by using biological assays, or bioassays. These tests involve exposing nonhuman animals – often rodents such as rats or mice ...
The 'colocatome': Scientists create a catalog of non-cancerous cells' influence on cancer
Even cells experience peer pressure. Scientists have long studied the ins and outs of cancer cells to learn more about the ...