Genetic Effects of Microwave Exposure on Mammalian Cells in Vitro. Volume 2.

Abstract

This work is a continuation of studies designed to answer the question of whether radiofrequency radiation (RFR) at lower power levels (no greater than 10 mW/sq cm), where measurable heating in the exposure system cannot be detected, causes any transient or permanent alteration in a series of subtle biochemical processes elicited in the DNA of mammalian cells. The specific process(es) being studied are: the effects of RFR on repair synthesis in normal human fibroblasts after ultraviolet light damage of the DNA; and the possible induction by RFR of sister chromatid exchanges or chromosome aberrations in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells. Additional information obtained in the latter studies includes any effects on cell viability (by cloning efficiency) or on cell growth (increase in cell number). (Author).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA149347

Entities

People

  • C. R. Harris
  • K. A. Walker
  • M. L. Meltz

Organizations

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Acoustic Absorption
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cell Line
  • Cells
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Culture Techniques
  • Cultured Cells
  • Genetics
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Power Levels
  • Quality Control
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology