Sci‐AM Fri ‐ 01: Effects of low‐dose gamma‐radiation on micronucleus formation in non‐mammalian fish cell lines

Environmental concerns of potential contamination of ecosystems with radionuclides from nuclear power plants are becoming increasingly important. This concern makes it important to study the effects that radiation may be having on chromosomal damage in non‐human biota. This can lead to a better understanding of the potential effects of radiation on aquatic organisms (i.e. radiation sensitivity), and by extension, the impact on ecosystems. A …