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Overview

Awadhesh N. Jha is affiliated with Plymouth University in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily focuses on Environmental Science, with a specialization in Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Pollution, Cancer Research, Global and Planetary Change, and Materials Chemistry.

The scientist has contributed extensively to topics including:

  • Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
  • Radioactive contamination and transfer
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Genetically Modified Organisms Research
  • Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals

Their recent publications demonstrate a broad engagement with environmental toxicology and related fields. Some notable papers include:

  • "Measuring DNA modifications with the comet assay: a compendium of protocols," 2023, published in Nature Protocols
  • "Impacts of microplastic fibres on the marine mussel, Mytilus galloprovinciallis," 2020, published in Chemosphere
  • "Tritium: Its relevance, sources and impacts on non-human biota," 2023, published in The Science of The Total Environment
  • "From tangled banks to toxic bunnies; a reflection on the issues involved in developing an ecosystem approach for environmental radiation protection," 2020, published in International Journal of Radiation Biology
  • "Controlled Release of Radioactive Water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant: Should We Be Concerned?," 2024, published in Environmental Science & Technology

Awadhesh N. Jha has collaborated frequently with several researchers including Andrew Turner, Véronique Malard, María Florencia Ferreira, C. Grisolia, and Michael N. Moore. This network of coauthors reflects an interdisciplinary approach to environmental and radiation biology research.

The scientist publishes regularly in venues with a strong environmental and toxicological emphasis. Frequent publication outlets include:

  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Chemosphere
  • International Journal of Radiation Biology
  • Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research

Best Publications

  • Natural gas from shale formation – The evolution, evidences and challenges of shale gas revolution in United States

    Qiang Wang;Qiang Wang;Xi Chen;Awadhesh N. Jha;Howard Rogers

  • Reliable Comet assay measurements for detecting DNA damage induced by ionising radiation and chemicals

    T.S. Kumaravel;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Ecotoxicological applications and significance of the comet assay

    Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Hydroxyl radicals (*OH) are associated with titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) nanoparticle-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative DNA damage in fish cells.

    James F. Reeves;Simon J. Davies;Nicholas J.F. Dodd;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • The random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) assay and related techniques applied to genotoxicity and carcinogenesis studies: a critical review.

    Franck A. Atienzar;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Comet Assay measurements: a perspective

    T. S. Kumaravel;Barbara Vilhar;Stephen P. Faux;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Genotoxicological studies in aquatic organisms: an overview.

    Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Qualitative assessment of genotoxicity using random amplified polymorphic DNA: Comparison of genomic template stability with key fitness parameters in Daphnia magna exposed to benzo[a]pyrene

    Franck A. Atienzar;Mercedes Conradi;Andrew J. Evenden;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Marine invertebrate eco-genotoxicology: a methodological overview.

    David R. Dixon;Audrey M. Pruski;Linda R.J. Dixon;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on fish cells in vitro

    William F. Vevers;Awadhesh N. Jha

  • Evaluation of the random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) assay for the detection of DNA damage and mutations

    Franck A Atienzar;Paola Venier;Awadhesh N Jha;Michael H Depledge

  • Practical considerations for conducting ecotoxicity test methods with manufactured nanomaterials: what have we learnt so far?

    Richard D. Handy;Nico van den Brink;Mark Chappell;Martin Mühling

  • Comparison of ultraviolet-induced genotoxicity detected by random amplified polymorphic DNA with chlorophyll fluorescence and growth in a marine macroalgae, Palmaria palmata.

    Franck A Atienzar;Britt Cordi;Maria E Donkin;Andrew J Evenden

  • Genotoxic effects of sodium arsenite on human cells.

    A.N. Jha;M. Noditi;R. Nilsson;A.T. Natarajan

  • Emerging risks from ballast water treatment: The run-up to the International Ballast Water Management Convention

    Barbara Werschkun;Sangeeta Banerji;Oihane C. Basurko;Matej David

  • Supra-nutritional dietary intake of selenite and selenium yeast in normal and stressed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): implications on selenium status and health responses.

    Sebastien A. Rider;Simon J. Davies;Awadhesh N. Jha;Andrew A. Fisher

  • Assessing the impact of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on biological systems: a review.

    Ruwaidah A Mussttaf;David F L Jenkins;Awadhesh N Jha

  • Impact of low doses of tritium on the marine mussel, Mytilus edulis: Genotoxic effects and tissue-specific bioconcentration

    Awadhesh N. Jha;Yuktee Dogra;Andrew Turner;Geoffrey E. Millward

  • Enhanced toxicity of 'bulk' titanium dioxide compared to 'fresh' and 'aged' nano-TiO2 in marine mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis).

    Alessia D'Agata;Salvatore Fasulo;Lorna J Dallas;Andrew S Fisher

  • A multiple biomarker approach to investigate the effects of copper on the marine bivalve mollusc, Mytilus edulis.

    Sherain N. Al-Subiai;A. John Moody;Sanaa A. Mustafa;Awadhesh N. Jha

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael H. Depledge
Michael H. Depledge University of Exeter
Simon J. Davies
Simon J. Davies Harper Adams University
Theodore B. Henry
Theodore B. Henry Heriot-Watt University
Andrew Turner
Andrew Turner Plymouth University
Michael Moore
Michael Moore Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Volker M. Arlt
Volker M. Arlt King's College London
G.E. Millward
G.E. Millward Plymouth University
Aldo Viarengo
Aldo Viarengo Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research
Andrei N. Khlobystov
Andrei N. Khlobystov University of Nottingham
Adayapalam T. Natarajan
Adayapalam T. Natarajan Leiden University

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