Radiation and its genetic sequelae.
Due to increasing public consciousness regarding radiation, technologists are frequently questioned about risks attendant to radiologic procedures. A particularly obscure aspect of radiation effects is genetic risk. This article provides a starting point for technologists wishing to develop a comprehensive knowledge base on the genetic effects of radiation.
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