Natural toxicants have been known from ancient times and man used them to gain various benefits by producing remedies, preserving goods or using th...

This book selectively discusses recent advances in human experimental models relating to the treatment of opioid dependence. The author critically ...

A mycotoxin is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by organisms of the fungus kingdom, commonly known as moulds. Agricultural products, particula...

Neurotoxicity syndromes are neurologic disorders caused by exposure to toxic substances through ingestion, injection, cutaneous application, or oth...

Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology are being increasingly recognized as important disciplines and were also rapidly changing and evolving in th...

It is important to understand that forensic histopathology is quite different compared to the rest of histology. Diagnostic histopathology is large...

In the midst of national concern over illicit drug use and abuse, prescription drug abuse has been identified as the United States' fastest growing...

This book offers readers an overview of the field of toxicology while incorporating historical context with present day advances. The chapters, wri...

Venom is any of a variety of toxins used by certain types of animals. Venom and toxins derived from fishes, amphibians and reptiles have always hel...