Why Are Toxicologists Interested in Biomarkers?
Although biomarkers can indicate events or changes that are not harmful, toxicologists use biomarkers chiefly to determine if an unwanted exposure occurred and how great that exposure might have been. Also, toxicologists are continually evaluating animals, humans, and our environment to look for more and better biomarkers that represent the earliest signs of exposure. That way, toxicologists can rapidly employ the best efforts to reduce or eliminate the exposure and protect vulnerable populations.
