This text provides an overview of the current advances in the field of radiobiology. It discusses the basic concepts of radiobiology and features a new chapter on techniques of molecular biology. Material on molecular genetics has been incorporated in the chapters on carcinogenesis, heritable effects of radiation and the effects on the developing embryo and foetus. It also provides covereage of tumour kinetics, acute and late radiation effects, tissue sensitivity and time-dose fractionation. Each chapter ends with a summary of key points for quick review.
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