Published 1975 | Version v1
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Comparison of the mutagenic effects of chemicals and ionizing radiation using Drosophila melanogaster test systems

Creators

  • 1. Louisian State Univ., Baton Rouge

Description

The use of Drosophila melanogaster as a test system to study the mutagenic effects of chemicals and ionizing radiation is discussed. In the course of the comparison, the following topics are included: cell stage specificity; mosaics; and dosimetry. The problems arising in each of these areas are discussed in detail

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Academic Press, Inc.
Imprint Place
New York
Imprint Title
Radiation research. Biomedical, chemical, and physical perspectives
Imprint Pagination
p. 876-983.

Conference

Title
5. international radiation research congress meeting.
Dates
14 Jul 1974.
Place
Seattle, Washington, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8293250
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; DROSOPHILA; GENETIC EFFECTS; GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; IRRADIATION; MUTAGENS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; ARTHROPODS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; FLIES; FRUIT FLIES; INSECTS; INVERTEBRATES; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:See CONF-740715--.