ABSTRACT
Toxicity research and testing are conducted in a variety of settings, including academia, government, and private industry. Some of this research is theoretically based and some is based on practical application. A university researcher might be interested in elucidating the biochemical mechanisms involved in a toxic effect of a certain compound or substance. A government researcher could be looking for answers to whether a particular food additive is safe for consumption by the general public. A clinical investigator could be looking at the effects of a certain dose range of a test article in order to evaluate the safety of a compound for human clinical trials.
