BusinessAugust 29, 2026

genotoxic

JEN-oh-TOK-sik

Definition

Referring to a substance or agent that is capable of causing damage to the genetic information within a cell, potentially leading to mutations or cancer.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the Greek 'genos' (meaning birth, race, or descent) and 'toxikos' (meaning poisonous). It entered scientific English in the mid-20th century to describe agents that specifically harm the genome.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to specialized assessments in drug safety where researchers must identify and mitigate chemical impurities that could damage DNA, representing a key early market for MutAIverse's technology.

MutAIverse Could Open New Business Frontier In AI-Powered Cancer Research

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