Radiobiology

Radiobiology (or radiation biology) is the interdisciplinary field of science that studies the biological effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation of the whole electromagnetic spectrum, including radioactivity (alpha, beta and gamma), x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light, microwaves, radio wave, low-frequency radiation (such as used in alternate electric transmission, ultrasound thermal radiation (heat), and related modalities.

## Contents

* 1 Areas of interest
* 2 See also
* 3 Notes
* 4 References and further reading

## Areas of interest

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The interactions between electromagnetic fields (EMF) and organisms can be studied at several levels:

* radiation chemistry
* molecular and cell biology
* molecular genetics
* cell death and apoptosis
* dose modifying agents
* protection and repair mechanisms
* tissue responses to radiation
* high and low-level electromagnetic radiation and health
* specific absorption rates of organisms
* radiation poisoning
* radiation oncology (radiation therapy in cancer)

## See also

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* Radiosensitivity
* Radiology
* Nuclear medicine
* Radioactivity in biology
* Radiophobia
* Cell survival curve

## Notes

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## References and further reading

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* Eric Hall, Radiobiology for the Radiobiologist. 2006. Lippincott

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