Genetic damage and cell cycle perturbations : biomarkers of effect in natural populations /

(Control). Male prairie voles from both RAD and TNT groups

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wickliffe, Jeffrey Kirk, 1967-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Summary:(Control). Male prairie voles from both RAD and TNT groups
(TNT), as well as within nearby uncontaminated areas
contaminated with radionuclides (RAD) and nitroaromatics
Control group and females from Control, RAD, and TNT groups.
Control group had a significantly higher proportion of cells
Control group. In addition, male white-footed mice from the
cycle disruptions following exposure to radionuclides and
differences may reflect a gender bias in the ability to
eastern Missouri. Rodents were trapped within areas
exposure to nitroaromatics and radionuclides, and
flow cytometry to assess possible genetic damage and cell
G2+Metaphase portion of the cell cycle than males from the
G2+Metaphase portion of the cell cycle than mice from the
group and females from both Control and TNT groups. These
had a significantly higher proportion of cells in the
had a significantly lower proportion of cells in the
in the S-phase of the cell cycle than males from the TNT
nitroaromatic contamination at Weldon Spring Training Area in
physiological and ecological differences probably account for
results indicate cell cycle disruptions are caused by
rodent. These
Spleen tissue from prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) and
the male-specific responses observed in both species of
tolerate contaminants.
white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) was analyzed using
White-footed mice, both males and females, from the TNT group
Item Description:"Major subject: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences".
Vita.
Physical Description:xiv, 69 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.