Simulated space radiation-induced mutants in the mouse kidney display widespread genomic change
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180412
Abstract: Exposure to a small number of high-energy heavy charged particles (HZE ions), as found in the deep space environment, could significantly affect astronaut health following prolonged periods of space travel if these ions induce mutations… read more here.
Keywords: mutagenic effects; space; genomic change; mouse kidney ... See more keywords