Experiments on the Biological Action of Neutrons Performed in the Former Soviet Union: A Historical Review

Abstract

Data on the research of neutron biological effects in the USSR, the organization of this research, and the main results are presented in this review. Particular attention is paid to data that are important for analysis of the underlying mechanisms of the biological effect of neutrons and their dissimilarity from mechanisms of photon effect. Particular emphasis has been placed on elaboration of new methods of recognition and prediction of neutron damage to an organism. Efficacy of chemical protection of an organism against neutron effect is established. These results supplemented essential knowledge on neutron effects by original data that are important for the theory and practice of neutron radiobiology and medicine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA457452

Entities

People

  • A. G. Sverdlov
  • S. A. Grachev

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Brain
  • Cancer
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Genetics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Rodents

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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