The prevalence of micronuclei in lymphocytes among persons resident in the vicinity of a heavy mineral sand processing factory in Pulmoddai, Sri Lanka.

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Title:	The prevalence of micronuclei in lymphocytes among persons resident in the vicinity of a heavy mineral sand processing factory in Pulmoddai, Sri Lanka.
Authors:	Warnakulasuriya, T. Williams, S. Wickremasinghe, A.R.
Issue Date:	2014
Publisher:	Book of Abstracts, Annual Research Symposium 2017
Citation:	Annual Research Symposium,Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka; 2014 :150p
Abstract:	Lanka Mineral Sands (LMS) factory in Pulmoddai produces thorium which emits alpha radiation on decay. Micronuclei (MN) are formed in peripheral blood lymphocytes as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation. MN are used as a marker of biological dosimetry.
URI:	http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/4948
Appears in Collections:	ARS - 2014

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