What role do 'omics' technologies play in toxicology?
'Omics' technologies, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, have revolutionized toxicology by allowing researchers to study the effects of toxins at a molecular level. These technologies provide comprehensive data on how substances affect biological pathways and gene expression, offering a detailed view of toxicological impacts. For instance, genomics can reveal genetic susceptibilities to certain chemicals, while metabolomics can show how a toxin alters metabolic processes.
