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NIEHS scientists presented strategies for screening chemicals for developmental neurotoxicity at two international meetings. They focused on methods like high-throughput assays and computational modeling to identify potential risks to the developing brain. These approaches aim to complement or reduce traditional animal testing, accelerating the safety assessment of thousands of untested chemicals. (40 words)
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At two international meetings, NIEHS scientists discussed strategies for screening chemicals to detect developmental neurotoxicity. Their focus was on using advanced, non-animal methods—such as high-throughput assays and computational toxicology—to efficiently identify substances that may harm the developing nervous system. These innovative approaches aim to modernize safety assessments and reduce reliance on animal testing. (45 words)
