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Research

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Overview

Since 1978, NTP has studied almost 3,000 substances for a variety of health-related effects. NTP research uses a variety of approaches, including in vitro and in vivo studies, literature-based analysis, and computational models.

What We Study

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Applied Toxicological Research

Learn about the in vivo and in vitro study types used by NTP researchers and scientists. Go
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Federal Research Coordination

Coordination of federal efforts related to the potential human health impacts. Go
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Highlighted Research Topics

Notable substances, exposures, and mixtures that have recently been studied by NTP. Go
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Health Effects Assessments

Learn how NTP is evaluating and integrating different types of evidence to inform public health decisions on effects from environmental exposures. Go

New Approach Methodologies

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NICEATM: Alternative Methods

Learn how NTP supports the development and evaluation of new, revised, or alternative methods to identify hazardous substances. Go