November 2009

Modulation of arsenic induced genotoxicity by curcumin in human lymphocytes

  Arsenic contamination of ground water is a vital health concern in West Bengal, India, where nine districts were affected. Oxidative stress created by arsenic may lead to genetic instability which may in turn lead to initiation of carcinogenesis. Management of arsenic problem at the preclinical stage by utilizing natural compounds could be a preventive strategy. The present study aims to bio-monitor the level...

Author(s): Dona Sinha, Sutapa Mukherjee, Soumi Roy, R. K. Bhattacharya and Madhumita Roy

November 2009

Hydro-geological characteristics and groundwater quality assessment in some selected communities of Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria

  This study examined the hydro-geological characteristics and groundwater quality of four communities in Abeokuta, South-Western Nigeria. Water samples were collected from 18 sampling points, comprising of shallow wells and boreholes in the four communities, with four geophysical surveys done each community. Tests were carried out in the water samples for heavy metals (zinc, cadmium, arsenic, iron and lead)...

Author(s): G. C. Ufoegbune, K. I. Lamidi, J. A. Awomeso, A. O. Eruola, A. O. Eruola, O. A. Idowu and C. O. Adeofun