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PLoS ONELindane is a broad-spectrum insecticide widely used on fruits, vegetables, crops, livestock and on animal premises to control the insects and pests. The extensive use of pesticides and their residues in the soil and water typically join the food chain ...
Gulnaz Afzal +11 more
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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition – occupational exposures and cancer
Molecular Oncology, Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 68-80, January 2026.The 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) updates cancer prevention recommendations on occupational exposures, listed at position 9. Individuals are advised to inform themselves about cancer‐causing factors at work and call on their employer to protect them against these factors.
Sylvia H. J. Jochems +17 more
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ASSESSMENT OF LINDANE (GAMMA HCH) RESIDUES IN WATER AND MILK SAMPLES IN PALAKKAD DISTRICT [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 2012 Organochlorine pesticides are ubiquitous and persistent organic pollutants used widely throughout the world. The organochlorines are more potent due to their prolonged persistence, lipophilic nature and tendency to accumulate in anima! and plant tissues.
V.R. Dhanya +4 more
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Advanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 6, 27 January 2026.A sustainable, paired electrolysis method is presented to recycle PVC, one of the world's most used polymer materials. Our innovative and robust process transfers chlorine from waste PVC and produces valuable precursors for biodegradable polyester materials.
Sebastian Becker +5 more
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Microscopic Studies on Erythrocytes of Channa punctata Exposed to Commercial Grade Lindane
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2018 Light and scanning electron microscopic studies of erythrocytes of Channa punctata exposed to two sublethal doses of lindane over a period of 21 days revealed myriads of anomalies. High frequency of micronucleus appeared progressively in the erythrocyte,
Debasish Bhattacharjee, Suchismita Das
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Arthritis &Rheumatology, Volume 78, Issue 1, Page 49-58, January 2026.Objectives Growing evidence suggests farming and agricultural pesticide use may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but few studies have examined specific pesticides and RA among women living on farms, who may personally use pesticides or may be indirectly exposed.
Christine G. Parks +7 more
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Organochlorine Pesticide Residues and Associated Health Risks in Nigerian Rice Samples: Implications for Food Safety and Environmental Policy [PDF]
Global Journal of Environmental Science & SustainabilityThis study assessed OCP residues in rice grains and soils from various rice-producing regions in Nigeria, aiming to estimate human exposure and associated health risks from rice consumption.
Koleayo Oluwafemi Omoyajowo +2 more
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Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2017 Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) such as Lindane and DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) have been extensively used for agricultural purposes primarily for pest management and DDT is still the “sought after” for public health care programs to control
Saghee Madhu Raju, Rajkumar Bidlan
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Association between Scabies Treatment and Parkinson’s Disease: A Nationwide, Population-Based Study
PharmaceuticalsBackground: Scabies is typically treated with scabicides like lindane, which poses a risk for acute neural toxicity. Lindane’s prolonged use, particularly in agriculture, is linked to neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), the ...
Kao-Sung Tsai +11 more
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THE TOXICITY OF LINDANE IN THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: A REVIEW ON THE ARAL SEA
Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal, 2018 The disaster of the Aral Sea is one of the biggest environmental problem for the central Asia. The extinction of the Aral Sea began in the 60’s, as a consequence of the excessive water consumption for cotton fields irrigation.
Gulmira Zhurabekova
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