Genetic Effects of Radiation

Genetic Effects of Radiation

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This is a book in the "Understanding the Atom Series" from the Division of Technical Information, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. The authors discuss topics of The Machinery of Inheritance, Mutations, Radiation, Dose and Consequences. - Summary by Larry Wilson

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Episodes

Preface and the Authors

Episode 0 · 3:06
The Machinery of Inheritance: Introduction

Episode 1 · 3:04
Cells and Chromosomes

Episode 2 · 3:34
Enzymes and Genes

Episode 3 · 4:53
Parents and Offspring

Episode 4 · 4:04
Mutations: Sudden Change

Episode 5 · 6:05
Spontaneous Mutations

Episode 6 · 6:30
Genetic Load

Episode 7 · 4:51
Mutation Rates

Episode 8 · 5:30
Radiation: Ionizing Radiation

Episode 9 · 6:59
Background Radiation

Episode 10 · 4:27
Man-made Radiation

Episode 11 · 3:27
Dose and Consequence: Radiation Sickness

Episode 12 · 3:39
Radiation and Mutation

Episode 13 · 9:13
Dosage Rates

Episode 14 · 6:17
Effects on Mammals

Episode 15 · 7:38
Conclusion

Episode 16 · 7:42