Toxicologists employ various methods to study the effects of toxic substances, such as:
In vivo testing: Involves testing on live organisms, typically animals, to observe the effects of chemicals in a whole-body system. In vitro testing: Conducted on cells or biological molecules outside their biological context, usually in a petri dish or test tube. Computational toxicology: Uses computer-based models and simulations to predict the effects of chemicals, reducing the need for animal testing.