print email comment close Teratology Society URL: http://teratology.org/ Description: Members of this interdisciplinary society study "the causes and biological processes leading to abnormal development and birth defects ... and appropriate measures for prevention." The site provides links to scientific societies, government agencies, related journals, and sources for research funding. Just for Students provides information and bibliographical references on these types of teratogenic agents: industrial, agricultural, natural, pharmaceutical, metabolic, and recreational. It also offers a detailed History of Teratology and vocational guidance in the field, including profiles of scientists working in public health, industry, and medicine. This site is helpful for scientists, health professionals, parents, and students. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Abnormalities, Human Teratology LII Database Information: Record 4975 created by Deborah Westler on 08/14/2000 Last modification on 08/15/2000 Published: 08/14/2000   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/4975