Environmental Biomarkers

Environmental biomarkers are biological molecules, cells, and/or organs that can be used to measure the exposure of organisms to environmental factors and changes in their environments. They provide an objective and quantitative measure of the environmental environment, and can be used to assess the potential health risks of environmental exposures. Environmental biomarkers can be used to monitor the health of the environment, track trends in environmental health, and determine whether specific environmental conditions have an effect on the health of organisms. They can also be used to inform public health decisions and as part of risk assessments.