The Genetic Effects of Radiation
Isaac Asimov
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This is a book in the "Understanding the Atom Series" from the Division of Technical Information, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. The authors discuss topics of The Machinery of Inheritance, Mutations, Radiation, Dose and Consequences. - Summary by Larry Wilson (1 hr 30 min)
Chapters
| Preface and the Authors | 3:06 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| The Machinery of Inheritance: Introduction | 3:04 | Read by Cavaet |
| Cells and Chromosomes | 3:34 | Read by Cavaet |
| Enzymes and Genes | 4:53 | Read by Cavaet |
| Parents and Offspring | 4:04 | Read by Kerry Adams |
| Mutations: Sudden Change | 6:05 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Spontaneous Mutations | 6:30 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Genetic Load | 4:51 | Read by Ethan Montaise |
| Mutation Rates | 5:30 | Read by Cavaet |
| Radiation: Ionizing Radiation | 6:59 | Read by Yoganandh T |
| Background Radiation | 4:27 | Read by Yoganandh T |
| Man-made Radiation | 3:27 | Read by Kubi |
| Dose and Consequence: Radiation Sickness | 3:39 | Read by Yoganandh T |
| Radiation and Mutation | 9:13 | Read by TR Love |
| Dosage Rates | 6:17 | Read by TR Love |
| Effects on Mammals | 7:38 | Read by TR Love |
| Conclusion | 7:42 | Read by TR Love |