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A Comparison of Mutation Induced by Acute X and Chronic Gamma Irradiation in Mice

Journal Article · · British Journal of Radiology
An experiment is described in which male mice received, in one group, an x-ray dose of 600 r given at a high doserate and, in a second group, a dose of 600 r of Co/sup 60/ gamma rays given at a low dose-rate. Spermatogonial specific locus mutation rates were studied. The induced mutation rate was significantly lower in the chronically irradiated group. A significant difference in the mutability of the d-locus was found between experiments carried out at Harwell and the acute x-ray experiments reported by Russell and Russell (1959).
Research Organization:
Medical Research Council, Radiobiological Research Unit, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-015433
OSTI ID:
4040624
Journal Information:
British Journal of Radiology, Journal Name: British Journal of Radiology Journal Issue: 400 Vol. 34; ISSN 0007-1285
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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