Machine learning for environmental toxicology: a call for integration and innovation

Thomas H. Miller*, Matteo D. Gallidabino, James I. Macrae, Christer Hogstrand, Nicolas R. Bury, Leon P. Barron, Jason R. Snape, Stewart F. Owen

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Abstract

Recent advances in computing power have enabled the application of machine learning (ML) across all areas of science. A step change from a data-rich landscape to one where new hypotheses, relationships, and knowledge is emerging as a result. While ML is related to artificial intelligence (AI), they are not the same. ML is a branch of AI involving the application of statistical algorithms to enable a system to learn. Learning can involve data interpretation, identification of patterns and decision making. However, application and acceptance of ML within environmental toxicology, and more specifically for our viewpoint, environmental risk assessment (ERA), remains low. ML is an example of a disruptive research technology, which is urgently needed to cope with the complexity and scale of work required.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12953-12955
JournalEnvironmental Science and Technology
Volume52
Issue number22
Early online date19 Oct 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2018

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