Low Dose Radiation : The History of the U.S. Department of Energy Research Program /

Introduction -- Life and times of a radiation biologist -- A brief history of radiation biology -- The birth of the DOE Low Dose Radiation Research Program -- Early observations and new technology -- Paradigm shifts in low dose radiation biology and application of data -- Biomarkers of radiation exp...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brooks, Antone L. 1938- (Author, VerfasserIn)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Pullman, Washington WSU Press, Washington State University Press [2018]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Brooks, Antone L., > 1938-
United States. > Department of Energy
United States. > Department of Energy.
Strahlenbiologie
Radiation > Toxicology > Research
Radiation > Measurement
Radiation > Dosage
Radiation > Toxicology > Research > United States.
Radiation > Dosage.
Radiation > Measurement.
USA
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Introduction -- Life and times of a radiation biologist -- A brief history of radiation biology -- The birth of the DOE Low Dose Radiation Research Program -- Early observations and new technology -- Paradigm shifts in low dose radiation biology and application of data -- Biomarkers of radiation exposure and dose -- Mechanisms of action -- Modeling -- Taking a systems biology approach to risk -- Program communication and monitoring -- Current and potential impact on standards -- Applying lessons learned to future direction -- Epilogue
Physical Description:1 online resource (324 pages): Illustrationen (some color)
ISBN:9781636820248

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