Radiobiology

Radiation biology is the interdisciplinaryfield of science that studies the biological effects of ionizingand non-ionizing radiationof 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, ultrasoundthermal radiation(heat), and related modalities.

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

• radiation chemistry
• molecularand cell biology
• molecular genetics
• cell deathand apoptosis
• dose modifying agents
• protection and repair mechanisms
• tissue responses to radiation
• high and low-level electromagnetic radiation hazards
• specific absorption ratesof organisms
• radiation poisoning
• radiation oncology(radiation therapyin cancer)

See also

• Radiosensitivity
• Radiology
• Nuclear medicine
• Radiophobiaes:Radiobiología

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