BIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR RADIATION IN PRIMATES
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4136304
Macaca mulatta primates were exposed to the neutron and gamma radiation of nuclear detonations as one phase of an extensive animal program designed to yield a better understanding of the biologic effects of ionlzing radiation. A field test utilizing iontzing radiation from nuclear devices was chosen to simulate as closely as possible the conditions of dose, dose rate, and radiation distribution that have occurred in human exposures. In both detonations the radiation dose required to produce death in 30 days for 50% of the anlmals was determined. All animals were followed for acute radiation effects; and in cases in which no mortality occurred, they are being followed for longterm effects such as cataract production, bone-marrow change, shortentng of life span, and carcinogenesis. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- School of Aviation Medicine, Brooks AFB, Tex.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-001220
- OSTI ID:
- 4136304
- Report Number(s):
- AF-SAM-60-66
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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