ABSTRACT
How can biological markers help assess and predict human health risks? Find out the answers to this question and others in this timely new book examining the use of biological markers in animals and plants for evaluating the ecological and health effects of environmental contamination. The book explains the concept of environmental sentinels, presents example of field studies and discusses the utility of biomarkers within a risk analysis paradigm. Anyone who needs to know how to assess and predict environmental contamination should consider this book essential reading.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|14 pages
Overview
part II|70 pages
Anatomical and Cytological Endpoints
part III|118 pages
Detoxication, Adaptive, and Immunological Responses
part IV|34 pages
Genotoxic Responses
part V|52 pages
Metal Metabolism
part VI|120 pages
Application of Biomarkers in Field Evaluation
part |20 pages
Concluding Remarks