title: Radiation biology and protection.
abstract: To protect themselves, their patients and their coworkers, radiologic technologists should regularly refresh and reinforce their understanding of key radiation biology and protection principles. This article reviews the concepts of radiation physics, human biology and radiation protection strategies, with emphasis on how historical events and developing research affect radiation protection understanding and practice.
authors.affiliation: Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Colangelo
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: Jeff B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Killion
authors.forename: Donna Lee
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D011853:Radiobiology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*