Surf these sites: ATSDR -- The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services charged under the Superfund Act to assess the presence and nature of health hazards at specific Superfund sites and to help prevent or reduce further exposure and the illnesses that result from such exposures. Biotechnology and Cancer Research -- Educational links for professionals and researchers in the field of cancer genetics, including the method of fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and its applications. Focused primarily on DNA damage/mutation, as well as structural aberrations, and their relation to cancer - from York Univ. (ONT). Center for Excellence in Toxicology -- University of Surrey''s Masters Degree Program in Toxicology is organised by the School of Biological Sciences in collaboration with International Toxicology Research Companies. Found at a Toxicology Links page. Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology -- CIIT is a not-for-profit toxicology research institute dedicated to providing an improved scientific basis for understanding and assessing the potential adverse effects of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products on human health. EPA''s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) -- Extensive database of human health effects that may result from exposure to various substances found in the environment. Edinburgh Center for Toxicology -- The On-line course in Toxicology at this site is a good introduction to Toxicology for anyone who either wants to pursue a career in Toxicology or will like to have an overview of the subject. Course prepared by Dr. J. H. Duffus. Eurotox -- Association of European Toxicologists & European Societies of Toxicology. EUROTOX aims to foster toxicology, both scientifically and educationally, in all countries of Europe. HingePin -- We create and publish books and continuing education courses on food and nutrition, ecology and environment, alternative medicine and holistic health. InnerSelf Magazine -- An article on pollutants in our environment. Institute of Chemical Toxicology -- The primary mission of the Wayne State University Institute of Chemical Toxicology is to conduct research on the short- and long-term effects of chemicals on human, animal and plant life. International Toxicity Estimates for Risk -- Compilation (in searchable database format) from Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment. Includes values from Canada and U.S. government sources, as well as some independent estimates. Molecular Toxicology andEnvironmental Medicine -- This Ph.D. program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine is designed to take advantage of the great diversity of specialties and resources available at a major academic medical center. The faculty members are drawn from both basic science and clinical departments. Mutagenicity: The Mouse Lymphoma Assay -- An excellent site on mutagenicity. This site uses the mouse lymphoma assay to answer questions on the following topics: 1. the various types of mutations that occur in mammalian cells 2. the mechanisms by which mutations are produced, 3. how mutations relate to human health, particularly cancer, and 4. how physical and chemical agents that induce such mutations are detected. NIEHS Center for Molecular and Cellular Toxicology -- The Environmental Health Sciences Center for Molecular and Cellular Toxicology with Human Applications examines the effects of urban environmental factors on human health. Pesticide List -- A detailed list of pesticides with name, formula, molecular weight and structural formula. Pesticide Poisoning Handbook -- Tables of pesticides reported to have caused particular symptoms and signs, or combinations thereof, in poisoned individuals by Dr. Donald P. Morgan Rodenticides- general -- General information on the types of rodenticides by Transport Canada. SERAMBO -- SERAMBO is an open association of natural resource and human health managers and researchers concerned about the interrelationships between environmental changes and human health. Society of Toxicologic Pathologists -- The Society of Toxicologic Pathologists is a non-profit association of pathologists, whose principal aim is the advancement of pathology as it pertains to changes elicited by pharmacological, chemical and environmental agents and factors that modify these responses. Society of Toxicology -- The Society of Toxicology is a professional organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology. Tera -- Non-profit corporation dedicated to the best use of toxicity data for risk assessment. The Biology Project: Chemicals & Human Health -- Excellent basic tutorials on Renal and Pulmonary Toxicology by the University of Arizona. The Carcinogenic Potency Project (CPDB) -- The Carcinogenic Potency Database (CPDB) is a widely used resource on the results of chronic, long-term animal cancer tests. Toxicology Information Response Center -- TIRC is an information center offering direct access to virtually all of the world''s scientific and technical databases and operates on a cost recovery basis. TIRC was organized in 1971 under the sponsorship of the National Library of Medicine to serve as an international center for toxicology and related information. Toxicology Search page -- The Toxicology and Environmental Health Search Page offers users the opportunity to search the TOXNET system, as well as TOXLINE and ChemID through NLM''s Internet Grateful Med. Links are also offered to Chemical Information, DIRLINE, and Health Hotlines. Toxicology and Environmental Health Information -- Part of the National Library of Medicine''s Division of Specialized Information Services. Offers data bases and other information services related to toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and environmental health Toxikon -- A very useful site with critical review of topics in toxicology, antidotes to common poisons, virtual toxicology cases, etc.
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