IONIZING RADIATION DANGERS. “Such damages have the potential to modify the genetic code through mutations, alter the way DNA functions, and transfer mutations to the next generation(s). Radiation damage can also cause cancer as seen in a number of studies with ultraviolet (UV) and particle interactions with humans, primarily in context of oncological studies, nuclear accidents and astronaut health in outer space.”
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