Nap: Biologic Markers In Reproductive Toxicology (paper)

Does exposure to environmental toxicants inhibit our ability to have healthy children who develop normally? Biologic markers--indicators that can tell us when environmental factors have caused a change at the cellular or biochemical level that might affect reproductive ability--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. Biologic markers are indicators that can tell us when environmental factors have caused a change at the cellular or biochemical level. This book examines the potential of these markers in environmental health studies, and shows the benefits to be gained from their use in reproductive and neurodevelopmental research. Subcommittee On Reproductive And Neurodevelopmental Toxicology, Committee On Biologic Markers, Board On Environmental Studies And Toxicology, Commission On Life Sciences, National Research Council. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 319-372) And Index. Also Available Via The World Wide Web. Examines the potential use of these markers in environmental health studies, and clarifies definitions, underlying concepts, and possible applications. Acidic paper. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)