Children living near artisanal and small‐scale gold mining (ASGM) are at risk of exposure to
mercury, a neurotoxicant. It is not certain whether such exposures are harming development …

Abstract Objective The Brazilian Amazon region has selenium (Se)-rich soil, which is
associated with higher Se levels in populations fed locally grown produce. Brazil nuts are a …

Concentrations of mercury (Hg) in swordfish (Xiphias gladius) present a food safety problem
for many countries. This study analyses total Hg (t-Hg) concentrations in 27 samples of …

Abstract Objective Riverine communities in Rondônia State are exposed to high selenium
(Se) content in their diet because of the high-selenium soils identified in the Amazon …

Mercury is potent toxicant element, but its toxicity can be reduced by forming a complex with
selenium for safe excretion. Considering the impact of mercury exposure in the Amazon …

This study evaluated different cooking processes (roasted, cooked and fried) on total
mercury (Hg) content in fish species most consumed by Manaus residents and surrounding …

RESUMO A Espectrometria de Absorção Atômica com Geração de Vapor Frio (CVAAS) está
entre os métodos mais utilizados atualmente para a determinação de mercúrio (Hg) e …

This review of the literature from 2007 saw a number of interesting trends but few
innovations. XRF continues to develop within the clinical context both for quantitative …

Os estudos aqui apresentados são resultados de pesquisas realizadas por alunos de
graduação e pós-graduação sob a minha orientação e pesquisadores colaboradores …

RESUMO O presente trabalho teve por objetivo, determinar a diversidade da ictiofauna e a
bioacumulação de metais pesados na cadeia trófica do Rio Gramame, Bacia do Rio …