New test spots chemical damage to rat ovaries, could speed toxicity screening

Researchers have developed a photographic method to detect how chemicals damage egg development in rats—potentially offering a faster, cheaper alternative to current toxicity tests. The technique could help regulators and manufacturers screen substances for reproductive harm more efficiently, affecting approval timelines for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals.

Originaltitel: Quantitative analysis of ovarian surface photographs as a tool for assessment of chemical effects on folliculogenesis and ovulation in rats