Difference between revisions of "Micronuclei and Mercury"
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So many things we commonly choose to do can impact genomic integrity, also potentially affecting future generations! <br> | So many things we commonly choose to do can impact genomic integrity, also potentially affecting future generations! <br> | ||
| − | Pollution that we can rarely choose to avoid is a key problem affecting genomic integrity. | + | Pollution that we can rarely choose to avoid is a key problem affecting genomic integrity, that sometimes cannot be avoided by local populations. |
For instance, mercury, like that which pollutes many areas where gold mining is pursued (legally or illegally). | For instance, mercury, like that which pollutes many areas where gold mining is pursued (legally or illegally). | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 7 September 2019
Genomic integrity is a new 'big picture' concept to aid public health efforts and basically includes all the molecular genetic details of cells!
So many things we commonly choose to do can impact genomic integrity, also potentially affecting future generations!
Pollution that we can rarely choose to avoid is a key problem affecting genomic integrity, that sometimes cannot be avoided by local populations. For instance, mercury, like that which pollutes many areas where gold mining is pursued (legally or illegally).
One way to measure effects of mercury pollution in cells is the micronucleus assay.
Introduction
After a visit to the site of the old Hackuarium in November 2018 by members of MáS ARTE MáS ACCIóN, Rachel was invited by Fernando and Alejandra to join in co-constructing a project with a group of Swiss artists sponsored by ProHelvetia.
Concern about a mercury empoisoned river, people in its vicinity and hoping to reach people in creative way, the current Hackuarium jumped at the chance.
Perhaps micronuclei workshops will be run with many kids from 3 locations during the next visit?
Context
In Colombia
People
Fernando Alejandra Andrés Ox Jonathan Steve? (bogota researcher) Mabel (quibdo`researcher) Bella Yuli Camilo more!!
Main Goals
Objectives
Background & Inspiration
Protocol (Plan)
Setup description
Needs for workshop