Chromosome translocations are a molecular signature of ionizing radiation exposure.
Translocations persist significantly longer after exposure than other types of chromosome …

Biological dosimetry, based on the analysis of dicentric chromosomes, is an internationally
established, independent method applied in the area of radiation protection. The …

This review focuses on current findings on the health consequences of the accident at the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986. Acute radiation damage caused by exposure to …

Cytogenetic analysis of chromosomal aberrations (CA) in 175,229 cells from 1113
individuals, both unexposed and occupationally or environmentally exposed to heavy …

During the last decade, our knowledge of the mechanisms by which children respond to
exposures to physical and chemical agents present in the environment, has significantly …

The dicentric chromosome assay (DCA) is the gold-standard assay for accurately estimating
unknown radiological doses to individuals following radiological or nuclear accidents …

Traditionally, the dicentric chromosome assay (DCA) has been used to derive biological
dose estimates for unknown radiological exposures. While sensitive, this assay requires …

On April 26, 1986, reactor no. 4 at the Chernobyl (Ukraine) nuclear power plant exploded.
Over the next 10 days, considerable quantities of radionuclides were discharged into the …

Clastogenic factors (CFs), as they were described previously in accidentally or
therapeutically irradiated persons, in A-bomb survivors and in liquidators of the Chernobyl …

Purpose: To determine whether computed tomography (CT) could enhance the
chromosome aberration yields in paediatric patients. Material and methods: Blood samples …