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THE EFFECTS OF NITRIC OXIDE ON RADIATION DAMAGE IN DROSOPHILA VIRILIS AND DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER

Journal Article · · Genetics (U.S.)
OSTI ID:4094636
Nitric oxide present during irradiation at a concentration of 3% in helium enhanced genetic damage resulting from 1000 r of x rays. Damage was measured by the production of dominant lethals in Drosophila virilis and sexlinked recessive lethals in Drosophila melanogaster. Under similar conditions 3% oxygen in helium showed no effect on the production of dominant lethals by x rays. Nitric oxide had the additional effect, independent of irradiation, of delaying development of germ cells in Drosophila virilis. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Austin
NSA Number:
NSA-15-010722
OSTI ID:
4094636
Journal Information:
Genetics (U.S.), Journal Name: Genetics (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 46; ISSN GENTA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English