Published June 1981 | Version v1
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Genetic effects of ionising radiation

Creators

  • 1. UKAEA Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell. Environmental and Medical Sciences Div.

Description

The mutagenic effects of ionising radiation on germ cells with resulting genetic abnormalities in subsequent generations, are considered. Having examined a simple model to explain the interaction of ionising radiation with genetic material and discussed its limitations, the methods whereby mutations are transmitted are discussed. Methods of estimating genetic risks and the results of such studies are examined. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Atom (London)
Journal Issue
no.296
Series
Atom (London).
ISSN
0004-7015

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
14727696
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL MODELS; CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS; GENE MUTATIONS; GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS; GERM CELLS; RADIATION INDUCED MUTANTS; RISK ANALYSIS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; GENETIC EFFECTS; MUTANTS; MUTATIONS; RADIATION EFFECTS