There are several reasons why data may be limited in toxicology:
Complexity of Biological Systems: Biological systems are inherently complex, making it difficult to predict how a chemical will behave in different organisms or environments. Novel Chemicals: New chemicals are continually being developed, and there may not be sufficient historical data available to assess their safety comprehensively. Ethical Considerations: Testing chemicals on humans or animals raises ethical issues, limiting the extent and type of data that can be collected. Resource Constraints: Conducting comprehensive toxicological studies is costly and time-consuming, often leading to incomplete datasets.
