A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and ...

Recommendations from DEFRA's Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC) have set out steps that could make the UK a leader in more ethical, safer, and cost-effective chemical testing, through ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...

Before a new drug hits the market, it must undergo years of rigorous preclinical testing and multiple phases of human trials, often involving hundreds or even thousands of patients. This highly ...

People marching while holding a sign that says “End animal experiments!", with people holding other signs in the background. A demonstration in England on World Day for Laboratory Animals. Despite ...

Results from the study 'Perceptions about the use of Behavioral (Eco)Toxicology to protect human health and the environment', published in Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. Less than ...

Engineering material surface properties can influence some of the most important characteristics of materials, such as corrosion resistance, adhesion, color, conductivity, biocompatibility, and many ...

In A Nutshell Researchers tested 44 hair extension products and found chemicals on hazard lists in 91% of them, including 12 ...

California will ban the testing of harmful chemicals on dogs and cats, effectively becoming the first state in the U.S. to remove the option for companies seeking to learn about the harmful effects ...