The effects of weak-dose nuclear radiation

The potential risk of increasing radiation on human health and biological effects of low dose radiation were discussed. The effects of ionizing radiation on DNA and on hypersensitivity, and how low doses are related to genetic disorders and to cancers were explained. The role of radiation on the abnormal morphogenesis of human embryo during in utero life and on mental retardation was studied. Some of the problems encountered in the use of nuclear power for peaceful and military purposes, and the painful consequences of radioactive pollution on the welfare of a human being were pointed out