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THE CYTOLOGY AND GENETICS OF RADIATION RESISTANCE IN BACTERIA. Progress Report for the Period of November 1, 1957 to November 1, 1958

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4199336
Progress is reported in studies on the effects of chemical mutagens on the radiation response of bacteria. A search was made for a suitable genetic marker for use as an index of mutagenic activity in Nocardia corallina. Data are included from studies of the effect of visible light on Nocardia corallina, photoreactivation studies on Nocardia corallina, and direct microscopic examination of irradiation damage in Nocardia corallina suspensions. Irradiation techniques were evaluated. Preliminary work with several Azotobacter species showed that the successful use of this organism in the planned experimental approach would necessitate the attainment of a synchronized life cycle. (For preceding period see ORO-284.) (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Oklahoma. Univ., Norman. Research Inst.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-017695
OSTI ID:
4199336
Report Number(s):
ORO-285
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English