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Title: THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ATOMIC RADIATION. Summary Reports from a Study by the National Academy of Sciences

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4166125

Summary reports are presented which cover the findings and recommendations of six committees established to study the biological effects of atomic radiations. Topics discussed include the genetic effects of radiation, pathological effects of radiation, the meteorological aspects of world-wide fall- out, radiation in agricultural research and applications in agricultural projects and food processing, the disposal and dispersal of radioactive wastes, and applications of radiation in oceanography and investigations of fisheries. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC (United States)
NSA Number:
NSA-14-021212
OSTI ID:
4166125
Report Number(s):
A/AC.82/G/L.358
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English