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Introducing Perspectives on Statistical Trends (POST) his issue of Chemical Research in Toxicology features the first of a new manuscript type, Perspectives on Statistical Trends or “POST”. POSTs will be of great interest to our readers, as most of you are concerned at some level with the interface between chemistry and biological properties, particularly as they relate to toxicity and disease. POSTs provide statistical snapshots of important trends in biology, toxicology, disease, the environment, or related areas; examples of this include changes in potential toxicant exposures, trends in the incidence of a disease, and a natural or manmade change possibly related to toxicant exposure. These are only suggestions; there are many other possibilities. The author also gives his or her perspective on the reason(s) for the particular trend. In this issue, David Thomas discusses the health effects of early exposure to arsenic, dramatically demonstrated to result from a change in the drinking water source in Antofagasta, Chile. Some future POSTs will discuss trends in cancer incidence in China and other parts of the world, temporal aspects of lead poisoning, and changes in acrylamide levels in food. We hope you will find this new feature attractive, and that it may stimulate your own ideas for a contribution regarding a significant trend in your area of research or even stimulate some new research. Each POST will include a single graph or table illustrating the interesting statistical trend or events related to it. The graph or table does not have to originate with the author as long as permission for reuse is obtained, and it is properly cited. The text should contain a brief summary of background information relevant to the trend, the author’s interpretation of the causes of the trend, and its likely future course as it relates to the potential interests of our readers. Research ideas or needs could also be discussed. The length should be 2,000−3,000 words. More information can be found in our Author Guidelines, which are provided on the Chemical Research in Toxicology Web site. We welcome your ideas and contributions.
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Stephen S. Hecht, Editor-in-Chief
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Views expressed in this editorial are those of the author and not necessarily the views of the ACS.
Published: December 16, 2013 © 2013 American Chemical Society
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dx.doi.org/10.1021/tx400413x | Chem. Res. Toxicol. 2013, 26, 1775−1775
