| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5859526 | Toxicology | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Human population environmentally exposed to uranium mining wastes. ⺠Significantly higher levels of manganese and uranium in peripheral blood samples. ⺠Significant DNA damages detected by the comet assay. ⺠Significant decrease of NK and T lymphocytes counts in exposed individuals. ⺠Concerns on the risks of human populations living nearby uranium mining areas.
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Authors
J. Lourenço, R. Pereira, F. Pinto, T. Caetano, A. Silva, T. Carvalheiro, A. Guimarães, F. Gonçalves, A. Paiva, S. Mendo,