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THE GROWTH, BREEDING, LONGEVITY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY OF RATS FED IRRADIATED OR CONTROL FOODS (HISTOPATHOLOGICAL STUDIES). Final Report, April 1, 1957

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4700675
No positive relation between radiation processing and wholesomeness of foods was found in rats maintained on a diet containing irradiated pork, peaches, carrots, jam, or flour. Gross observations and microscopic analysis was done on all tissues that showed lesions. Pathological conditions in rats associated with age and tumors in experimental and control rats are described. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Oregon. Agricultural Experiment Station, Corvallis
NSA Number:
NSA-17-041178
OSTI ID:
4700675
Report Number(s):
NP-13180
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English