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Radiation-induced Gene Mutation in Adult Female and Foetal Male Mice

Journal Article · · British Journal of Radiology
Two experiments are reported in which foetal male mice were exposed to acute x irradiation and adult females to chronic r irradiation. In each case the induced mutation rate of seven specific genes was lower than that observed by W. L. Russell following acute x irradiation of the adult male. There are important implications for radiation protection if these relationships hold good for man also.
Research Organization:
Medical Research Council's Radiobiological Research Unit, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-12-013664
OSTI ID:
4332449
Journal Information:
British Journal of Radiology, Journal Name: British Journal of Radiology Journal Issue: 368 Vol. 31; ISSN 0007-1285
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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