Pesticides constitute a heterogeneous category of chemicals specifically designed for the
control of pests, weeds or plant diseases. Pesticides have been considered potential …

The micronucleus (MN) assay in exfoliated buccal cells is a useful and minimally invasive
method for monitoring genetic damage in humans. This overview has concluded that …

The effect of tobacco smoking on the frequency of micronuclei (MN) in human lymphocytes
has been the object of many population studies. In most reports, the results were …

Cytogenetic biomarkers have long been applied in surveillance of human genotoxic
exposure and early effects of genotoxic carcinogens. Due to their wide use, it has been …

The use of pesticides has been increasing in recent years, resulting in the need for
increased production of pesticides. However, some pesticides may represent a hazard to …

A systematic review of the literature has been conducted and studies reporting
investigations of genotoxicity biomarkers in pesticide workers have been assessed with view …

This paper presents the results obtained within the framework of an EU research project
aimed at investigating the relationship between occupational exposure to pesticides and the …

The potential cytogenetic damage associated with pesticide use in Greek agricultural
workers was evaluated using micronuclei (MN) as biomarkers in lymphocytes of peripheral …

OBJECTIVES: Micronucleus (MN) assay in buccal exfoliated cells is a minimally invasive
method for monitoring genetic damage in human populations. Statistical and …

Widespread use of pesticides in agriculture represents a threat not only to the environment
but also to human populations exposed to them. Many of these compounds are capable of …