Publications by authors named "Maria D C Cuevas-Diaz"

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  • The Coatzacoalcos River's lower basin is heavily polluted, containing harmful substances like organochlorines, heavy metals, and more.
  • Researchers studied the genotoxic effects on giant toads from both rural and industrial areas of Coatzacoalcos, comparing them to laboratory toads.
  • Results showed that toads from industrial zones exhibited higher levels of micronuclei, nuclear abnormalities, and increased cell cycle disruptions and apoptosis in their blood compared to rural and lab toads.
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The delta of the Coatzacoalcos river is a priority region for the biological conservation in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental studies in the area have detected a complex mixture of contaminants where the presence of Persistent organic compounds (POPs) is highlighted. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) integrity of biological populations are global concerns due to their ecological implications.

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