SOME DELAYED EFFECTS OF ATOM-BOMB RADIATIONS IN MICE

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1960 · Cancer Research

OSTI ID:4146944

Upton, A C; Kimball, A W; Furth, J; Christenberry, K W; Benedict, W H

The relative biological effectiveness of atomic-bomb radiations was compared with that of the same dose of neutrons and gamma rays absorbed at conventional dose rates. Approximately 5000 mice were exposed to graded amounts of atomic-bomb radiation following placement at various distances from the hypocenter of an atomic explosion. The mice were observed throughout their 1ives for delayed somatic effects such as changes in vigor, longevity, and cause of death. Results are tabulated and illustrated with 91 photographs. The effects observed in this study did not differ from those observed following exposure to radiations delivered at a high intensity from conventional laboratory sources. The results of this experiment demonstrate that instaneous exposure to penetrating radiations sets in motion a complex series of changes culminating in premature onset of diseases of natural senescence and life shortening. 180 references. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
• NSA Number: NSA-14-023952
• OSTI ID: 4146944
• Journal Information: Cancer Research, Journal Name: Cancer Research Vol. Vol: 20, No. 8, Pt. 2
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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AGE
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BIOCHEMISTRY
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BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
DISEASES
DISTANCE
GAMMA RADIATION
MICE
NEUTRON BEAMS
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
PHOTOGRAPHY
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIATION SICKNESS
REACTION KINETICS
SURVIVAL TIME
TABLES
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