Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects
of chemicals on living organisms. Toxicology involves
the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and
detection of poisoning - especially the poisoning
of people, accidentally or deliberately.
The specialised sub-disciplines within toxicology
include, for example:
Aquatic toxicology,
Chemical toxicology,
Eco-toxicology,
Environmental toxicology,
Forensic toxicology,
Medical toxicology,
Toxicogenomics (molecular profiling applied
to toxicology).
These sub-disciplines of toxicology cover activities
necessary in a wide range of jobs and careers.
