The Genetic Effects of Radiation
by Theodosius Dobzhansky Isaac Asimov
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About This Book
Nuclear Energy is playing a vital role in the life of every man, woman, and child in the United States today. In the years ahead it will affect increasingly all the peoples of the earth. It is essential that all Americans gain an understanding of this vital force if they are to discharge thoughtfully" their responsibilities as citizens and if they are to realize fully the myriad benefits that nuclear energy offers them. The United States Atomic Energy Commission provides this booklet to help you achieve such understanding.
Chapters (30)(click to expand)
- The Genetic Effects of Radiation
- THE COVER
- THE AUTHORS
- THE MACHINERY OF INHERITANCE
- Introduction
- Cells and Chromosomes
- Enzymes and Genes
- Parents and Offspring
- MUTATIONS
- Sudden Change
- Spontaneous Mutations
- Genetic Load
- Mutation Rates
- RADIATION
- Ionizing Radiation
- Background Radiation
- Man-made Radiation
- DOSE AND CONSEQUENCE
- Radiation Sickness
- Radiation and Mutation
- Dosage Rates
- Effects on Mammals
- Conclusion
- SUGGESTED REFERENCES
- Books
- Articles
- Motion Pictures
- Footnotes
- UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
- ONE OF A SERIES ON UNDERSTANDING THE ATOM
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