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(Source: S. Johnson, D. Grunwald, W. Driever, and M. Mullins)
Because chemical mutagens may be potent carcinogens, these agents that are used to induce mutations are potentially dangerous to the researcher using them as well as to the surrounding environment. Consequently, precautions must be taken to limit this risk. We use several strategies to ensure safe use of chemical mutagens: (1) containment of the mutagen in a fume hood during the experiment, (2) inactivation of the mutagen after it is used and (3) isolation of treated fish after mutagenesis to limit the number of workers potentially exposed to the mutagen.
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