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Mutations induced by heavy charged particles.
Uchu Seibutsu Kagaku - 1 Dec 2004
Yatagai Fumio
Abstract excerpt
The relative biological-effectiveness of radiation is increased when cells or tissue are exposed to densely ionizing (high-LET) radiation. A large number of studies focus on the following aspects of the biological effects of high-LET radiation: (i) basic understanding of radiation damage and repair; (ii) developing radiotherapy protocols for accelerated charged particles; and (iii) estimation of human risks from...
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