Advances in Mutagenesis Research /
The new field of applied genetic research, genetic toxicology and mutation research investigates the muta- genicity and cancerogenicity of chemicals and other agents. Permanent changes in genes and chromosomes, or genome mutations, can be induced by a plethora of agents, including ionizing and nonio...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg,
1990.
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| Series: | Advances in Mutagenesis Research ;
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The new field of applied genetic research, genetic toxicology and mutation research investigates the muta- genicity and cancerogenicity of chemicals and other agents. Permanent changes in genes and chromosomes, or genome mutations, can be induced by a plethora of agents, including ionizing and nonionizing radiations, chemicals, and viruses. Mutagenesis research has two aims: (1) to understand the molecular mechanisms leading to mutations, and (2) to prevent a thoughtless introduction of mutagenic agents into our environment. Both aspects, namely, basic and applied, will be treated in the new series Advances in Mutagenesis Research. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 326 pages 82 illustrations) |
| ISBN: | 9783642755996 (electronic bk.) 3642755992 (electronic bk.) |
| ISSN: | 0938-4065 ; |