Molecular Radiation Biology

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

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   Pages 1-11

3. The Hit Theory

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   Pages 12-23

4. The Stochastics of the Action of Radiation

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   Pages 24-32

5. Primary Processes of Energy Absorption

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   Pages 33-54

6. Target Theory and Action Cross Section

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   Pages 55-69

7. Direct and Indirect Action of Radiation

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   Pages 70-90

8. The Temperature Effect

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   Pages 91-101

9. The Oxygen Effect

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   Pages 102-114

10. The Action of Radiation on Enzymes: The Example of Ribonuclease

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    Pages 115-133

11. Physico-Chemical Changes in Irradiated Nucleic Acids

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    Pages 134-154

12. Inactivation of Nucleic Acid Functions

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    Pages 155-173

13. The Action of Radiation on Viruses

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    Pages 174-194

14. The Action of Radiation on Bacteria

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    Pages 195-218

15. Radiation Sensitivity and Biological Complexity

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    Pages 219-225

16. Back Matter

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There can hardly be any doubt that radiation will continue to be an im­ portant factor in our lives. Present and future advances in atomic tech­ nology urgently require further work on research and development in the field of radiation biology if the maximum benefit is to be obtained at minimal risk from the various kinds of radiation that form a major by­ product of nuclear processes. Consequently, it is also necessary to prepare students and younger scientists for doing such work. The present book originates from teaching experience gained in lectures, seminars, and discussion groups started by the undersigned in 1957 and more recently held together with Drs. Dertinger and Jung. The friendly comments given to the German edition made us feel that it might be worth­ while to put the results of our efforts at the disposal of those to whom English is more familiar. In agreement with the view, based on well-known facts, that most if not aIl of the more striking practical achievements have resulted from patient and careful investigations into some basic problem, the book aims at introducing the reader to the methods of thought and experiment used in molecular radiation biology as weIl as to the results obtained thereby.

• DNA
• Jung
• Radiation
• bacteria
• biology
• development
• enzyme
• enzymes
• nucleic acid
• translation

• Nuclear Science Center, University of Heidelberg and Institute for Radiation Biology, Karlsruhe, Germany

  Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung

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