title: Safe use of radioisotopes.
abstract: In all cases where radioisotopes are used, depending on the quantity and nature of the isotope, certain precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of the scientist. This appendix outlines a few such considerations relevant to the isotopes most frequently used in biological research.
authors.affiliation: The Salk Institute, La Jolla, California, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Meisenhelder
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Semba
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D011850:Radioactive Waste; D011868:Radioisotopes
chemical_list: D011850:Radioactive Waste; D011868:Radioisotopes