Project Gutenberg 2017-10-13 Public domain in the USA. 605 Asimov, Isaac 1920 1992 Dobzhansky, Theodosius 1900 1975 Добжанский, Феодосий Грігорьевіч Dobrjansky, Theodosius Добржанский, Феодосий Григорьевич Dobzhansky, Feodosy Grigorevich 66062747 The Genetic Effects of Radiation Understanding the atom Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Genetic Effects of Radiation" by Isaac Asimov and Theodosius Dobzhansky is a scientific publication written during the mid-20th century. The book delves into the complex interplay between genetic inheritance, mutations, and the effects of radiation, discussing how various types of radiation can induce changes in genetic material. This work synthesizes advancements in genetics and radiobiology, reflecting concerns that arose in post-war society regarding the implications of atomic energy. In this detailed exploration, Asimov and Dobzhansky dissect the molecular machinery of inheritance, explaining the roles of cells, chromosomes, genes, and enzymes in genetic expression. They discuss mutations—both spontaneous and induced by radiation—detailing how different doses and types of radiation can produce harmful mutations. The authors provide insights into the impact of background radiation and man-made sources while exploring the biological consequences of radiation exposure in mammals, particularly regarding cancer and genetic disorders. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the need for cautious management of radiation exposure to mitigate its genetic effects on future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Radiogenetics QH Text Category: Science - Biology 145071 2025-07-22T08:50:16.850929 text/html 117191 2024-10-23T02:45:14 text/html 2097954 2025-07-22T08:50:22.110919 application/epub+zip 2100239 2025-07-22T08:50:19.003956 application/epub+zip 119551 2025-07-22T08:50:17.817951 application/epub+zip 2153793 2025-07-22T08:50:24.275872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2134213 2025-07-22T08:50:21.190914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160415 2022-08-25T07:08:37.090874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114637 2025-07-22T08:50:16.308954 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94869 2024-10-23T02:45:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16878 2025-07-22T08:50:24.415878 application/rdf+xml 15664 2025-07-22T08:50:17.905906 image/jpeg 3168 2025-07-22T08:50:17.860915 image/jpeg 1934121 2025-07-22T08:50:16.930953 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia