How Does Toxicology Relate to Genomic Instability?
Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms. Many toxicants can induce genomic instability by causing DNA damage, affecting DNA repair mechanisms, or altering cell cycle checkpoints. For instance, exposure to carcinogens like benzene, tobacco smoke, and certain pesticides can lead to mutations and chromosomal aberrations that drive genomic instability.
