Hazard vs Risk
Many people find it confusing when toxicologists and others talk about hazard versus risk. To…
What is Toxicology?
The Society of Toxicology defines toxicology as the study of the adverse effects of chemical,…
Pesticides: The Challenge of Controlling Pests When Balancing Safety with Effectiveness
First let's define pest. A pest can be almost any living thing considered by us,…
History of Toxicology
Paracelsus, pictured here, was a 16th century physician and is considered to be the “Father…
Nanotechnology
There is a lot of excitement about nanotechnology. “Nano” has become a familiar term in…
Watch Our Newest Featured Video “Toxicity Today”
In “Toxicity Today” viewers will enjoy a comic taste of the “sometimes not poisonous and…
Botulinum Toxin and Botox®
Where does Botox® come from? The neurotoxins produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum1, categorized as…
All Natural! All Safe? Everything is a Chemical
Media sources today are full of stories of chemicals in our food, in our environment,…
Venomous or Poisonous – Animals, Plants, Mushrooms, and More
Venomous animals, poisonous plants, mushrooms, and substances produced by microbes, inflict considerable damage to humans…
