Atomic and radiological crises can be caused by accidents, military activities, terrorist
assaults involving atomic installations, the explosion of nuclear devices, or the utilization of …

Throughout life, organisms are exposed to various exogenous and endogenous factors that
cause DNA damages and somatic mutations provoking genomic instability. At a young age …

Introduction Long-duration missions in outer Space will require technologies to regenerate
environmental resources such as air and water and to produce food while recycling …

This chapter gives an overview of molecules and mechanisms able to intervene with the
biological effects of ionizing radiation (IR), either related to their clinical use in radiotherapy …

Purpose To address confounding issues that have been noted in planning and conducting
studies to identify biomarkers of radiation injury, develop animal models to simulate these …

Over the past 20+ years, the US Government has made significant strides in establishing
research funding and initiating a portfolio consisting of subject matter experts on radiation …

As humanity begins to venture further into space, approaches to better protect astronauts
from the hazards found in space need to be developed. One particular hazard of concern is …

Radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments for approximately 60% of patients
with cancer. During radiation exposure, the overproduction of reactive oxygen species …

La integridad del genoma es esencial para la salud y la continuidad de las especies. Los
micronúcleos son biomarcadores de genotoxicidad, y protagonistas de inestabilidad y caos …

Abstract Space travel has advanced significantly in recent years. The deep space missions
and long-term exposures cause serious health risks to astronauts. Along with microgravity …