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Internet: a major resource for toxicologists
S K Pal1, A Nazir, I Mukhopadhyay
1Embryotoxicology Section, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, India. sanjoypal@yahoo.com
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
|May 23, 2002
Summary
The internet provides rapid access to vast toxicological information for scientists globally. This review highlights key online resources beneficial for toxicologists, enhancing information retrieval and data sharing.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Information Science
Background:
- Internet accessibility is rapidly increasing in developing nations.
- The internet serves as a crucial platform for scientific communication and information exchange.
- It functions as a vast digital library, enabling quick retrieval of scientific literature and resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and identify important online resources for toxicologists.
- To highlight the growing utility of the internet in accessing toxicological data.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of relevant online resources.
- Identification of websites valuable for toxicological information retrieval.
Main Results:
- Significant volumes of toxicological information are accessible online.
- Several key websites offer valuable resources for toxicologists.
Conclusions:
- The internet is an indispensable tool for modern toxicologists.
- Effective utilization of online resources can significantly aid toxicological research and practice.