Radiation Genetics Notes PDF
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432 Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
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These notes detail radiation genetics, covering topics like mutations, different types of radiation, and radiation-induced diseases like cancer. They also explain the effect of radiation on humans.
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Starting D Doesn’t effect on the person Mutations may be 8 E • 1895- Roentgen discovered X-rays • 1896- Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity • 1897Rutherford discovered α and β rays • 1898- Curies discovered polonium and radium • 1902- First report on radiation-induced skin canc...
Starting D Doesn’t effect on the person Mutations may be 8 E • 1895- Roentgen discovered X-rays • 1896- Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity • 1897Rutherford discovered α and β rays • 1898- Curies discovered polonium and radium • 1902- First report on radiation-induced skin cancer • 1911- First report of leukemia in 5 radiation workers Most dangerous Neutron therapy. Non ionising. Has 3 types UVA SUNKISIING ,UVC DANGEROUS ONE, UVB FOR SKIN THERAPY x Nay leads in death bc of the change of DNA, 7 Do I
