HUMN, which stands for HUman
MicroNucleus,
is also known as The International Collaborative Project on Micronucleus
Frequency in Human Populations. HUMN was launched in 1997 because
of world-wide interest in the application of the micronucleus (MN)
method to assess environmental effects on chromosome damage in blood
and epithelial tissues in human populations.
Our research is currently focused on human
lymphocytes and exfoliated
epithelial cells as biomonitors of exposure to toxic substances,
and as potential predictors of adverse health effects. Combining the
available MN data from a variety of human populations would provide
a powerful tool for the evaluation of MN frequencies for public health
and epidemiological studies. Laboratories that perform MN studies
in human lymphocytes are invited to participate.
Currently over 40 labs from all over the world are participating in the different aspects of HUMN. For additional information about us, please see "Mission Statement," and feel free to contact any of the committee members listed to the right.
For more information, please join our mailing list*
* The sign up is intended only for communication regarding HUMN activities and does not imply commitment to participation in HUMN projects.
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| The Coordinating Committee launched HUMN in Toulouse, France in 1997 | |
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