Tendril Plant Anatomy Tendril, a plant organ specializing in anchoring and protecting vine stems in botany. It is a specialized threadlike shaped stem, leaf, or petiole that is…
Medical toxicology – a field of medicine Medical Toxicology is a field of medicine dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of poisoned and envenomated patients. It is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention…
Human performance toxicology – a division of forensic toxicology Human performance toxicology is a division of forensic toxicology dealing with substances that are typically taken to improve athletic performance. It is the study of…
Forensic toxicology – a toxicological investigation Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of drugs and chemicals on biological systems. Forensic toxicology is the use of toxicology and disciplines such…
Environmental toxicology – a study of harmful effects of various agents Environmental toxicology – a study of the harmful effects of various agents on living organisms Environmental Toxicology is the study of the effects of chemicals…
Forensic Entomology – study of insect biology Forensic entomology is the study of insects/arthropods in a criminal investigation. It is the study of insect biology as it relates to societal problems that…
Exotoxin – a toxin secreted by bacteria An exotoxin is a toxin secreted by bacteria. It is a toxin released by a living bacterial cell into its surroundings. An exotoxin can cause…
Microbial Toxins Microbial toxins are chemical substances that are produced by microorganisms. They are toxins produced by micro-organisms, including bacteria and fungi. They can occur naturally in…
Cyanotoxins – toxins that produced by bacteria Cyanotoxins are toxins produced by bacteria called cyanobacteria. It also referred to as blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that live primarily in fresh water and…
Aquatic Toxicology – a multidisciplinary field which integrates toxicology Aquatic Toxicology is a multidisciplinary branch that includes the study of natural and synthetic toxicants and their effects that are leading to toxicity of aquatic…
Ecotoxicology – a study of the effects of toxic chemicals on biological organisms Ecotoxicology is the science devoted to the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on an ecosystem’s structure, functions, and biodiversity. It is the study…
Plant Hormones – affecting plant growth and yield production Plant hormones are chemical plants use for communication, coordination, and development between their many cells. They also are known as phytohormones, are signal molecules, produced…