Reasons it is doubtful that preconceptional paternal irradiation with plutonium-239 had any effect on cancer induction by methyl-nitroso-urea
1999
Doubts on Paternal Irradiation Effects on Cancer
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Author(s): Selby P B
Primary Institution: Life Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hypothesis
Did preconceptional paternal irradiation with plutonium-239 affect cancer induction by methyl-nitroso-urea?
Conclusion
It is doubtful that paternal irradiation had any effect on cancer induction.
Takeaway
The study questions whether exposure to certain radiation before conception can cause cancer in offspring.
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