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Human minisatellite mutation rate after the Chernobyl accident.

Authors :
Dubrova, Yuri E.
Nesterov, Valeri N.
Source :
Nature. 4/25/1996, Vol. 380 Issue 6576, p683. 4p. 1 Chart, 8 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Focuses on germline mutation at human minisatellite loci among children born in heavily polluted areas of the Mogilev district of Belarus after the 1996 Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine. Frequency of mutation; Level of caesium-137 surface contamination; Radiation induction of germline mutation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
380
Issue :
6576
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9605090696
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/380683a0