Low level radiation and living state

Author(s)

    • Huilgol, N. G.
    • Gopinath, D. V.
    • Singh, B. B.

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Low level radiation and living state

editors, N.G. Huilgol, D.V. Gopinath, B.B. Singh

Springer-Verlag , Narosa Pub. House, c1994

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Volume

SpringerVerlag ISBN 9783540573135

Description

In this book leading scientists have engaged in an unbiased inquiry of the effects of low level radiation. The carcinogenic and teratogenic potentials are analysed threadbare as well as adoptive response to radiation. Fresh data on Chernobyl has been reviewed in the light of recent understanding of molecular biology. Information from sources of high background radiation is included.
Volume

Narosa Pub. House ISBN 9788185198736

Description

This work examines the effects of low-level radiation on living systems. The carcinogenic and teratogenic potentials are analyzed, as well as adoptive response to radiation. New data on Chernobyl is reviewed in the light of recent understanding of molecular biology.

Table of Contents

  • Radiation induced cancer
  • Environmental radiation and human cancer
  • The effects of prenatal, irradiation on carcinogenesis
  • Genetic effects of radiation and offspring cancer
  • Consequences of low-level radiation - a review
  • International assessment of radiological consequences of Chernobyl accident
  • Congenital defects and post-implementation mortality in the offspring of gamma irradiated male mice
  • Effects of low dose X-Ray irradiation on autologous tumour killing systems
  • Biomedical effects of ionizing radiation.

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