Mining has a direct impact on the environment and on the health of miners and is
considered one of the most hazardous occupations worldwide. Miners are exposed to …

Exposure to coal mining dust poses a substantial health hazard to individuals due to the
complex mixture of components released during the extraction process. This study aimed to …

The aim of the present study was to assess the oxidative stress level and chromosomal
damage induced by occupational exposure to low dose ionizing radiation (LDIR). Two …

The present study aims to evaluate the potential genotoxic and associated factors among
coal miners, divided by degree of exposure. Blood and buccal smears were collected from …

This study aimed to verify possible alterations involving histological and oxidative stress
parameters in the lungs of wild bats in the Carboniferous Basin of Santa Catarina (CBSC) …

In order to assess the health risk of low-dose radiation to radiation professionals, monitoring
is performed through chromosomal aberration analysis and micronuclei (MN) analysis. MN …

In underground coal mining, numerous harmful substances and ionising radiation pose a
major threat to the occupational safety and health of workers. Because cell DNA repair …

Turpentine is a fluid used mainly as a solvent for thinning oil-based paints, obtained by
distilling the resin of coniferous trees. Fine art painters use turpentine on a daily basis. The …

Normal eukaryotic cells contain a single nucleus. However, abnormal small nuclei known as
micronuclei (MN), additional to the main nucleus, may occur in cells that are exposed to …

Purpose Coal mining is a vital sector in Colombia, contributing significantly to the nation's
economy and the development of its regions. However, despite its importance, it has led to a …