Endurance exercise and DNA stability: is there a link to duration and intensity?

S Reichhold, O Neubauer, AC Bulmer… - … Research/Reviews in …, 2009 - Elsevier
It is commonly accepted that regular moderate intensity physical activity reduces the risk of
developing many diseases. Counter intuitively, however, evidence also exists for oxidative …

Biomonitoring of genotoxic risk in agricultural workers from five Colombian regions: association to occupational exposure to glyphosate

C Bolognesi, G Carrasquilla, S Volpi… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
In order to assess possible human effects associated with glyphosate formulations used in
the Colombian aerial spray program for control of illicit crops, a cytogenetic biomonitoring …

Increased micronuclei and bulky DNA adducts in cord blood after maternal exposures to traffic-related air pollution

M Pedersen, J Wichmann, H Autrup, DA Dang… - Environmental …, 2009 - Elsevier
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution in urban environment is common and has been
associated with adverse human health effects. In utero exposures that result in DNA damage …

Biomarkers measured by cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay for evaluating genetic damages induced by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

H Duan, S Leng, Z Pan, Y Dai, Y Niu, C Huang… - … /Genetic Toxicology and …, 2009 - Elsevier
Coke oven workers are regularly exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and
have a high risk for lung cancer. Limited evidence has demonstrated a direct link between …

State of the art survey of the buccal micronucleus assay—a first stage in the HUMNXL project initiative

S Bonassi, B Biasotti, M Kirsch-Volders… - …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
The study of DNA damage in exfoliated buccal cells is a minimally invasive method for
monitoring populations for exposure to genotoxic agents. The presence of micronuclei (MN) …

A lifetime passion for micronucleus cytome assays—reflections from Down Under

M Fenech - Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, 2009 - Elsevier
A brief account of an improbable career in the field of genetic toxicology is given, extending
from my early years in Malta through a life-changing decision to study in Australia (Down …

Evaluation of anti-oxidative, genotoxic and antigenotoxic potency of Codium tomentosum Stackhouse ethanolic extract in human lymphocytes in vitro

S Celikler, O Vatan, G Yildiz, R Bilaloglu - Food and chemical toxicology, 2009 - Elsevier
The genome is constantly exposed to agents, both exogenous and endogenous, that
damage DNA. Consequently, it is very important that determination of this agents and the …

Effects of lifestyle on micronuclei frequency in human lymphocytes in Japanese hard-metal workers

P Huang, B Huang, H Weng, K Nakayama… - Preventive …, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other major causes of
mortality are largely attributable to lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol drinking, hours …

The impact of air pollution on the levels of micronuclei measured by automated image analysis

A Rossnerova, M Spatova, P Rossner… - Mutation Research …, 2009 - Elsevier
The measurement of micronuclei (MN) in human peripheral blood lymphocytes is frequently
used in molecular epidemiology as one of the preferred methods for assessing …

Genetic damage in mammalian somatic cells exposed to extremely low frequency electro-magnetic fields: a meta-analysis of data from 87 publications (1990–2007)

Vijayalaxmi, TJ Prihoda - International Journal of Radiation Biology, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: A meta-analysis was conducted to obtain a 'quantitative'estimate of the extent of
genetic damage in mammalian somatic cells exposed to non-ionizing radiation emitted from …