The integration of genomics into toxicology has provided insights into how genetic variations influence individual responses to toxicants. By studying gene-environment interactions, toxicologists can better understand susceptibility to diseases and tailor risk assessments to specific populations.
Furthermore, advancements in epigenetics have revealed how environmental exposures can lead to heritable changes in gene expression, without altering the DNA sequence. This has profound implications for understanding the long-term effects of toxicants on health and disease.
