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1 lut 2019 · Genetic response of T. usneoides exposed to radon. The comet assay, also known as single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE), is a sensitive and reliable method, which can detect double or single DNA breaks in eukaryotic individual cells (Santos et al., 2015).
1 lis 2018 · With an increase in radon concentration, DNA indices (tail length, tail DNA, tail moment and Olive tail moment) from the comet assay and malondialdehyde (MDA) content increased significantly, suggesting that T. brachycaulos inevitably suffered from radiation damage.
6 lip 2023 · The transfer factor of radionuclides such as uranium, thorium, radium, and radon from soil to plants and their distribution among different parts of the plant depends on the soil nature and...
15 sty 2018 · Radon (222 Rn) is a natural radioactive gas and the major radioactive contributor to human exposure. The present effective ways to control Rn contamination are ventilation and adsorption with activated carbon. Plants are believed to be negligible in reducing airborne Rn.
18 sie 2023 · High concentrations of indoor radon are particularly dangerous since prolonged exposure through inhalation significantly increases the risk of lung cancer. Chemical elements which decay into radon, such as uranium, thorium and radium can be present in soil, water and construction materials.
1 lip 2019 · Through many epidemiological studies regarding occupational exposure among miners and residential exposure among the general population, radon has been scientifically proven to cause lung cancer, and radon exposure is the second most common cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking.
Radionuclides undergo radioactive decays releasing ionizing radiation like gamma ray (s) and/or alpha or beta particles that can displace electrons in the living matter (like in DNA) and disturb its function. Radionuclides are highly hazardous pollutants of considerable impact on the environment, food chain and human health.
