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ABSTRACT
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Regards, Jim
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Radiation, Science, and Health
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Med Hypotheses 2000
Mar;54(3):461-468
Ionizing radiation and mitogenetic radiation: two links of the same energetic
chain in a biological cell.
Goraczko W
Radio- and Photochemistry Department, Technical University Poznan, Poznan,
Poland
Present research demonstrates that the excitation of living systems by high
energy/low doses of ionizing radiation (IR) initiates prolonged secondary
ultraviolet (UV) range emission that influences biota. When doses of this
energy are too high, the process of energy or radiation absorption by the
cells causes negative changes (i.e. negative mutations or death). When these
doses are sufficiently low, vital processes inside the cells are stimulated
and can create positive changes. This paper proposes a common denomination for
mechanisms of UV and ionizing radiation when interacting with living cells,
underlying both its mitogenetic effect and radiation hormesis. Data from radon
exposure in chronically exposed nuclear workers, acutely exposed Hiroshima and
Nagasaki victims and observers of atmospheric nuclear explosions, combined
with animal results, present irrefutable evidence that low doses of IR are
beneficial. As a conclusion the author postulates the possibility of new
methods of therapy regarding the use of IR and mitogenetic radiation. This
paper has been written to encourage debate regarding possible future benefits
that may be derived from low level doses of IR exposure in the general
population. (c) 2000 Harcourt Publishers Ltd Copyright 2000 Harcourt
Publishers Ltd.
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