Genetic Toxicology. Genetic toxicology is a branch

Genetic toxicology is a branch of toxicology that evaluates the effects of physical and chemical agents on the genetic material (Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA) and on the genetic processes of living cells. Genotoxicity refers to the ability of harmful substances including chemical, physical, and biological agents to damage genetic information in cells. Being exposed to biological and chemical agents can result in genomic instabilities and epigenetic alterations, which lead to a variety of diseases, including mutation, which ultimately leads to cancer progression.
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