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Genetic Effects of Radiation

Isaac Asimov, Theodosius Dobzhansky

Read by Larry Wilson, Cavaet, Kerry Adams, Ciufi Galeazzi, Ethan Montaise, Yoganandh T, Kubi and TR Love · LibriVox · public domain · Archive.org recording · License

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Preface and the Authors (3:06)
The Machinery of Inheritance: Introduction (3:04)
Cells and Chromosomes (3:34)
Enzymes and Genes (4:53)
Parents and Offspring (4:04)
Mutations: Sudden Change (6:05)
Spontaneous Mutations (6:30)
Genetic Load (4:51)
Mutation Rates (5:30)
Radiation: Ionizing Radiation (6:59)
Background Radiation (4:27)
Man-made Radiation (3:27)
Dose and Consequence: Radiation Sickness (3:39)
Radiation and Mutation (9:13)
Dosage Rates (6:17)
Effects on Mammals (7:38)
Conclusion (7:42)