Omic technologies offer several benefits to the field of toxicology:
Mechanistic Insights: By understanding the interactions at a molecular level, researchers can elucidate the mechanisms of toxicity and identify potential biomarkers for toxic exposure. Predictive Toxicology: Omic data can be used to develop models that predict the toxicological effects of new compounds, reducing the need for animal testing and increasing the efficiency of risk assessment. Exposure Assessment: Metabolomics and proteomics can provide detailed information on exposure to toxicants by identifying specific biomarkers in biological samples.
