Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology
Books | Social Science / Demography
National Research Council
Division on Earth and Life Studies
Commission on Life Sciences
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology
Committee on Biologic Markers
Subcommittee on Reproductive and Neurodevelopmental Toxicology
Does exposure to environmental toxicants inhibit our ability to have healthy children who develop normally? Biologic markersâ€"indicators that can tell us when environmental factors have caused a change at the cellular or biochemical level that might affect reproductive abilityâ€"are a promising tool for research aimed at answering that important question. Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology examines the potential of these markers in environmental health studies; clarifies definitions, underlying concepts, and possible applications; and shows the benefits to be gained from their use in reproductive and neurodevelopmental research.