Hair in Toxicology : An Important Bio-Monitor PDF
Edited by Desmond John (University College Dublin, Ireland) Tobin
Part of the Issues in Toxicology series
Description
Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is the first book of its kind devoted exclusively to in-depth analysis of the hair shaft as an important tool for a diverse range of scientific investigations.
This authoritative book combines contributions from experts in academic, governmental and industrial environments, to provide a unique, comprehensive look at: - Why hair can serve as an invaluable bio-resource in toxicology, with up-to-date reviews on hair growth, hair fibre formation and hair pigmentation - Information (including regulatory details) on the exposure of hair (and by extension the body) to drug and non-drug chemicals and pollutants - Toxicological issues relevant to the use of hair products (including colourants, shampoos and depilatories) - The ability of hair to capture information on personal identity, chemical exposure, and environmental interactions - How hair can provide an understanding of human life from archaeological and historical perspectives - Future direction in the use of hair in toxicology Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is ideal as a reference and guide to investigations in the biomedical, biochemical and pharmaceutical sciences at the graduate and post graduate level.
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:378 pages
- Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
- Publication Date:31/10/2007
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- ISBN:9781847552518
Information
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:378 pages
- Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
- Publication Date:31/10/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9781847552518
