Comet assay to evaluate chromosomal changes in chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) contaminated by lead in a city in Bahia

Abstract Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is one of the primary sources of animal protein for the Brazilian population. Thus, the safety of this food is highly relevant. This study was based on the evidence of severe contamination of these animals by metals such as lead in Santo Amaro, Bahia. This...

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Main Authors: J. T. Braga-Neto, S. O. Tozetto, F. S. Oliveira, T. A. Conceição, W. P. C. Santos, M. S. Fernandes, M. D. Baliza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2023-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Biology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-69842023000101049&lng=en&tlng=en