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Re: Evolving radiation resistance

At 12:15 PM 09/02/2004, A  Karam wrote:

>One thing to remember about evolution is that it only works if organisms 

>die before they can reproduce.



John Cameron's recent email with the subject "Hormetic Effects of Radiation 

should not be limited to cancer" is relevant. It suggests that a low level 

of radiological stress may stimulate the immune system. If so, it would be 

be an evolutionary advantage to both young and old.



mike

Mike McNaughton

Los Alamos National Lab.

email: mcnaught@LANL.gov or mcnaughton@LANL.gov

phone: 505-667-6130; page: 505-664-7733



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