Re[2]: Exposed mice pass increased risk of leukemia to offsp

[jeff.king@srs.gov]

     Is there a credible pathway for plutonium to travel from injected male 
     mouse to female mouse to the fetus?  In other words, could the 
     increased leukemia rate actually be from fetal exposure to Pu-239 
     rather than an inherited genetic effect.  Also, with only 30 days post 
     injection, is it possible that the sperm cells themselves were 
     exposed?
     
     Beyond the lack of a meaningful sample size, it seems that there are 
     too many other possible explanations to justify claiming discovery of 
     an inherited effect.
     
     Jeff King
     Facility Representative
     In-Tank Precipitation Facility
     Savannah River Operations Office