Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10914965 | Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- Frequency of albinism and tumours in 1669 birds from Chernobyl.
- 111 cases of partial albinism and 25 cases of tumours were predicted by radiation.
- Abundance of birds was reduced relative to frequency of albinism and tumours.
- Albinism and tumours are biomarkers of radiation exposure.
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Authors
A.P. Møller, A. Bonisoli-Alquati, T.A. Mousseau,