What are Pharmaceutical Drug ADME Studies?
ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) studies are designed to investigate how a chemical is processed by an organism.
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Exploring Testing Applications of the CAM Assay
The CAM assay, or Chorioallantoic Membrane assay, is a technique in biological research that involves the using a developing chicken embryo for experimental purposes.
Toxicology Testing
The field of toxicology is a branch of science that “helps us understand the harmful effects that chemicals, substances, or situations, can have on people, animals, and the environment.” The field of…
US National Toxicology Program’s Report on Cell Phone Safety
On May 27, 2016, the National Toxicology Program released a report outlining their findings on the potential health hazards of cell phones after a lengthy experiment conducted on mice and…
California Proposition 65 Testing
California Proposition 65 Testing is important for products sold in California. The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as California Proposition 65, is an initiative…
Preclinical Drug Development
The drug development process is an iterative process. Each stage of development helps to ensure the final product is effective and safe. Preclinical drug development, often called preclinical studies, is…
Urine Drug Toxicology Testing
Most drug toxicology testing is performed on urine samples, as most drugs are broken down and excreted through urine. Testing can also be done on blood, however concentrations of drugs…
TRA | Toxicological Risk Assessment
Toxicological Risk Assessment, or TRA, are tests or services done to determine the potential risks from exposure to hazardous materials and substances. Toxicological risk assessments are performed on specific products…
Landfill Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure TCLP Testing
Landfill Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure TCLP Testing is an analytical test method used to determine whether or not waste is hazardous by determining the mobility of organic and inorganic substances…
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Testing
VOC Testing is important in detecting volatile organic compounds. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that evaporate into air and dissolve in water. VOCs are organic chemicals with high vapor…