A Sting in the Tail of Electron Tracks

A Sting in the Tail of Electron Tracks

Low-energy electrons produce complex DNA damage. Boudaiffa et al in a study have lowered the energy of electrons incident on DNA to 3 eV (an electron energy far below that used in previous studies).

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2000-03, Vol.287 (5458), p.1603-1604
Hauptverfasser: Michael, Barry D., O'Neill, Peter
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cell membranes
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
DNA damage
Electrons
Energy
Flood damage
Free radicals
Health aspects
Indirect DNA damage
Lesions
Logical Thinking
Mathematical Models
Molecular biology
Molecules
Organic Chemistry
Perspectives
Photons
Radiation damage
Radiotherapy
Water
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Zusammenfassung:Low-energy electrons produce complex DNA damage. Boudaiffa et al in a study have lowered the energy of electrons incident on DNA to 3 eV (an electron energy far below that used in previous studies).
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.287.5458.1603