Advances in Mutagenesis Research 2

Obe, Günter; Castilla, E.E.; Drouin, R.; Filipski, J.; Gebhart, E.; Holmquist, G.P.; Kasper, P.; Lopez-Camelo, J.S.; Madle, S.; Müller, K.; Müller, L.; Piper, J.; Pohl-Rüling, J.; Richer, C.-L.; Schroeder-Kurth, T.M.; Sod, R.

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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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-12-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642756016

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-75599-6

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 326.0