Toxicology

Toxicology is the scientific study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on living organisms. It examines how substances interact with biological systems, including mechanisms of toxicity, dose–response relationships, exposure pathways and risk assessment. Toxicology informs public health, environmental protection, medicine and regulatory policies concerning hazardous substances.

Image: ringed seal (Pusa hispida)
Arctic warming and toxic pollutants linked to malnutrition in ringed sealsScience

Arctic warming and toxic pollutants linked to malnutrition in ringed seals

New research shows a single year of warmer-than-average Arctic temperatures can cause malnutrition in Arctic seals, intensifying risks to Inuit food security and northern ecosystems…
SourceSourceFebruary 23, 2026 Full article
A shoal of Striped Mackerel fish filter feeding amongst loads of plastic waste
Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study revealsScience

Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study reveals

A study published in Frontiers in Toxicology has revealed that seafood commonly consumed in Oregon contains microplastics, shedding light on the prevalence of plastic particles…
SourceSourceJanuary 8, 2025 Full article