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Ionizing radiations and radiobiology

Published on 2 November 2022
Jean-Luc Ravanat

Ionizing radiations are produce by the decay of radioactive elements and by various artificial sources. Understanding their mode of action on living matter, and in particular on DNA, is important for understanding their toxic properties and improve their use in therapeutic applications.