What are the Ethical Considerations in Toxicological Research?
Toxicological research must adhere to strict ethical guidelines to ensure the welfare of research subjects, whether they are humans or animals. Ethical considerations include obtaining informed consent from human participants, minimizing harm and distress in animal studies, and ensuring transparency and honesty in reporting research findings. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) oversee the ethical conduct of research.
