Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Miguel C. Sequeira, Jean-Gabriel Mattei, Henrique Vazquez, Flyura Djurabekova, Kai Nordlund, Isabelle Monnet, Pablo Mota-Santiago, Patrick Kluth, Clara Grygiel, Shuo Zhang, Eduardo Alves, Katharina Lorenz
Summary: This study demonstrates that recrystallization induced by swift heavy ions is the key mechanism behind the observed resistance in GaN. Atomistic simulations predict and reveal the significant reduction in expected damage levels, with excellent agreement between simulation and experiment. The developed modeling scheme is expected to improve the design and test of future radiation-resistant GaN-based devices.
COMMUNICATIONS PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Ren Jie Tuieng, Sarah H. Cartmell, Cliona C. Kirwan, Michael J. Sherratt
Summary: Exposure to ionising and non-ionising radiation can impact human health, particularly through damage to extracellular matrix proteins, but the exact consequences of this type of radiation exposure on tissue function and structure remain poorly defined compared to the well-characterised impact on cell biology.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Steve Ebdon-Jackson, Guy Frija
Summary: This discussion paper addresses the issues and challenges associated with justification of medical exposures using ionising radiation for individual patient diagnostic imaging procedures, and discusses approaches intended to improve justification.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bimal Prasad Jit, Subhaswaraj Pattnaik, Rakesh Arya, Rutumbara Dash, Saubhagya Subhadarsini Sahoo, Biswajita Pradhan, Prajna Paramita Bhuyan, Pradyota Kumar Behera, Mrutyunjay Jena, Ashok Sharma, Paban Kumar Agrawala, Rajendra Kumar Behera
Summary: This review discusses the potential role of plant-derived chemical compounds in radioprotection, highlighting their importance in the treatment of radiation-induced injury. Further research and clinical trials are needed to explore their therapeutic potential.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Michael Rowan, Catherine Wilkinson, Mandy Lewis, Aisling Ni Shuilleabhain, Lee O'Hora, Paddy Gilligan, Geraldine O'Reilly
Summary: The management of pregnant or potentially pregnant patients undergoing medical imaging procedures involving ionising radiation has been a challenge for healthcare providers in Ireland. An expert group developed a policy template to address the issues and recommendations for improvement. Survey results showed high uptake and satisfaction with the template, and a reduction in the use of the clinical waiver system.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sophie Bockhold, Shane J. Foley, Louise A. Rainford, Riccardo Corridori, Annika Eberstein, Christoph Hoeschen, Mark W. Konijnenberg, Susan Molyneux-Hodgson, Graciano Paulo, Joana Santos, Jonathan P. McNulty
Summary: This study used the Delphi method to identify key translational challenges in medical applications of ionising radiation and radiation protection research. Ten high-priority challenges were identified, including lack of interoperability between systems, insufficient resources, inadequate education and training, and low public awareness of the benefits and risks of ionising radiation.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucia Martin-Gisbert, Cristina Candal-Pedreira, Marta Garcia-Talavera San Miguel, Monica Perez-Rios, Juan Barros-Dios, Leonor Varela-Lema, Alberto Ruano-Ravina
Summary: The study aimed to describe workplace radon exposure in Spain and its influencing factors. The results showed that approximately one-fifth of workplaces in radon prone areas had radon concentrations above the standard limit of 300 Bq/m3. Radon concentration varied significantly by floor level, working sector, and location. The highest radon concentrations were found in the Education & Culture sector.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jamila S. Alzahrani, Z. A. Alrowaili, H. H. Somaily, Sultan J. Alsufyani, I. O. Olarinoye, Chahkrit Sriwunkum, Samia Ben Ahmed, B. T. Tonguc, M. S. Al-Buriahi
Summary: This study presents the shielding parameters of PCBBC glasses for ionization radiations and charged particles, and finds that PCBBC4 glass has superior shielding ability and can be used for radiation shielding applications.
Article
Ophthalmology
Elizabeth A. Ainsbury, Stephen G. R. Barnard
Summary: As research progresses, our understanding of the effects of low dose radiation on the lens has improved, including DNA damage and potential risks of cataract. However, further research is needed to study how radiation interacts with other risk factors such as aging, as well as the relative radiosensitivity of the lens compared to tissues of the body.
EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joorim Na, Jinyoung Song, Jerry Collince Achar, Jinho Jung
Summary: The study revealed that polyethylene microplastic fragments and benzophenone-3 additives have synergistic acute toxic effects on Daphnia magna, which may pose a potential risk to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Conor Hanna, Victoria L. Dunne, Steven M. Walker, Karl T. Butterworth, Nuala McCabe, David J. J. Waugh, Richard D. Kennedy, Kevin M. Prise
Summary: Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, with the role of the PTEN gene being complex but important in its treatment. Studies suggest that in the absence of PTEN, combined treatment using radiotherapy and the ATM inhibitor KU-60019 has a greater therapeutic effect.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Farnaz Tabatabaie, Rick Franich, Bryce Feltis, Moshi Geso
Summary: Gold nanoparticles (AuNP) can enhance the efficacy of radiation therapy by increasing cellular stress and cell killing. This study demonstrates that the inclusion of AuNPs in radiation therapy leads to increased mitochondrial stress and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, potentially resulting in more effective killing of cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Daniel Pawliczek, Helmut Fuchs, Valerie Gailus-Durner, Martin Hrabe de Angelis, Jochen Graw, Claudia Dalke
Summary: The study demonstrated that exposure to low doses of ionising radiation can lead to significant vision impairment in mice, with visual acuity decreasing by as much as 50% due to retinal atrophy and inner cortical cataracts. These findings contribute to our understanding of the potential risks of ionising radiation for human foeti at similar stages of eye development.
EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria A. Kolyvanova, Mikhail A. Klimovich, Anna Shibaeva, Ekaterina D. Koshevaya, Yuriy A. Bushmanov, Alexandr Belousov, Vladimir A. Kuzmin, Vladimir N. Morozov
Summary: In this study, the potential of cholesteric liquid-crystalline dispersion (CLCD) of DNA as a new type of radiation detector was demonstrated. Irradiation of the CLCD samples led to significant changes in their circular dichroism (CD) signal. Additionally, irradiation helped stabilize the dispersion particles and delayed sample degradation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bernard Clement, Vincent Felix, Valentin Bertrand
Summary: The study utilized the biotic ligand model to investigate the toxicity of Cd and Cu mixtures on daphnids and microalgae. Results showed that toxicity for microalgae could be accurately predicted, while the prediction for daphnids was roughly correct, with the need to consider CuEDTA for closer parameter values. Additionally, the interaction between metals and daphnids varied depending on the Cu:Cd ratio, with synergistic effects observed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karine Beaugelin-Seiller, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Nicholas A. Beresford
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karine Beaugelin-Seiller, Claire Della-Vedova, Jacqueline Gamier-Laplace
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karine Beaugelin-Seiller, Brenda J. Howard, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Almudena Real, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karine Beaugelin-Seiller, Rodolphe Gilbin, Sophie Reygrobellet, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Mounicou, S. Frelon, A. Le Guernic, Y. Eb-Levadoux, V. Camilleri, L. Fevrier, S. Pierrisnard, L. Carasco, R. Gilbin, K. Mahe, H. Tabouret, G. Bareille, O. Simon
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Karine Beaugelin-Seiller, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Claire Della-Vedova, Jean-Michel Metivier, Hugo Lepage, Timothy A. Mousseau, Anders Pape Moller
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Bryant, Roger Coates, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Bernard Le Guen, Kathryn Higley, Geehyun Kim, Lelia Rousselet, Sisko Salomaa, Joanne Stewart
Summary: The challenge of an ageing profession in radiation protection requires recruiting, training, and retaining the next generation of professionals, involving supporting students in entering the field, providing knowledge and skills, and mentoring young professionals effectively.
JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriele Voigt, Nicole E. Martinez, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Florence Maher, Claire Cousins, Gillian Hirth, Renate Czarwinski, Ruxandra Sapoi, Kazuyo Suzuki, Rui Qiu, Melina Belinco, Marina Di Giorgio
Summary: Gender balance refers to equal treatment and opportunities for all genders. In order to achieve this, proactive approaches developed collaboratively from multiple perspectives are necessary. To prioritize the participation of women in radiation-related professions, a special session called 'Women in Radiation' was held at the 15th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA). This session highlighted various issues related to gender balance and equity/equality and aimed to gather women from different organizations, careers, disciplines, and countries to provide concrete recommendations for action.
JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biology
Vinita Chauhan, Danielle Beaton, Nobuyuki Hamada, Ruth Wilkins, Julie Burtt, Julie Leblanc, Donald Cool, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Dominique Laurier, Yevgeniya Le, Yukata Yamada, Knut Erik Tollefsen
Summary: The use of Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) approach in radiation research is important for assessing the risks of low dose radiation. The Rad/Chem AOP joint topical group aims to advance the use of AOPs by organizing and evaluating mechanistic knowledge, identifying research needs, and developing radiation-relevant case studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Rodolphe Gibin, Thuro Arnold, Nicholas A. Beresford, Catherine Berthomieu, Justin E. Brown, Govert de With, Nele Horemans, Maria Jose Madruga, Olivier Masson, Mohammed Merroun, Boguslav Michalik, Maarit Muikku, Simon O'Toole, Jelena Mrdakovic Popic, Pedro Nogueira, Almudena Real, Susanne Sachs, Brit Salbu, Karolina Stark, Martin Steiner, Lieve Sweeck, Hildegarde Vandenhove, Miquel Vidal, Jordi Vives i Batlle
Summary: The updated ALLIANCE Strategic Research Agenda for radioecology defines the long-term vision of research needs in Europe over the next 20 years, contributing to a Joint Roadmap for radiation protection research. This document aims to encourage input from various stakeholders in evaluating and further advancing the identified research priorities.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2021)
Review
Biology
Vinita Chauhan, Nobuyuki Hamada, Ruth Wilkins, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Dominique Laurier, Danielle Beaton, Knut Erik Tollefsen
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the OECD AOP Development Programme, including its application in the field of chemical toxicology and its work towards regulatory implementation. While the drivers for developing AOPs differ between the chemical and radiation fields, the principles of the approach can benefit both scientific disciplines.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biology
Vinita Chauhan, Nobuyuki Hamada, Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, Dominique Laurier, Danielle Beaton, Knut Erik Tollefsen, Paul A. Locke
Summary: Studies on the effects of ionizing radiation on human health and the environment are important, and structuring this research can support decision making and risk modeling. The adverse outcome pathway (AOP) approach is a useful tool to consolidate relevant research, particularly for low dose radiation exposures. Building a community of experts to understand the strengths and weaknesses of AOPs and promote their use in consolidating knowledge on the impact of low dose ionizing radiation is crucial.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Knut Erik Tollefsen, Frederic Alonzo, Nicholas A. Beresford, Dag Anders Brede, Elizabeth Dufourcq-Sekatcheff, Rodolphe Gilbin, Nele Horemans, Selma Hurem, Patrick Laloi, Erica Maremonti, Deborah Oughton, Olivier Simon, You Song, Michael D. Wood, Li Xie, Sandrine Frelon
Summary: The study presents the development of a set of consensus Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) for reproductive effects of ionizing radiation in wildlife. It identifies key biological events and causal linkages between ionizing radiation, reproductive impairment, and reduction in population fitness. The AOPs have the potential to assist applications in radiation research, environmental health assessment, and radiological protection. Future plans include further advancement and consolidation of the AOPs through weight of evidence considerations and formal review by the OECD sponsored AOP development program.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priyanka J. Reddy, Rajesh Sankhla, Probal Chaudhury
Summary: This study is of great importance for conducting H-3 contamination screening. The calibration curves constructed based on optimized parameters can accurately determine H-3 concentration in various water samples.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafael Campos de Oliveira, Carlos Alberto de Carvalho Filho, Rubens Martins Moreira, Eliana Nonato Knupp
Summary: This study quantitatively and spatially evaluated the leachate plume from the Belo Horizonte landfill and found that the leachate contained significantly higher levels of tritium compared to rainfall. The tritium was transported towards the Coqueiros stream, with higher concentration close to the landfill slope. The study also identified factors that contribute to higher tritium levels in certain areas, such as the denser character of the leachate and the presence of rock near the surface.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. E. Kozhakhanov, N. V. Larionova, S. N. Lukashenko, Zh. A. Baigazinov, A. M. Kabdyrakova, A. Ye. Kunduzbayeva
Summary: The paper presents the results of a long-term experiment on fruit and berry crops grown in conditions of radioactive contamination. The study aims to understand how different species of trees and shrubs accumulate artificial radionuclides, focusing on their absorption through roots from soil. The findings show that the radionuclides are not evenly distributed among the plant organs, with leaves having higher concentrations than branches and fruits. The study also provides quantitative parameters for the transfer and distribution of specific radionuclides in different parts of the crops.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yayra Afram, Godwin Amenorpe, Elvis Asare Bediako, Alfred A. Darkwa, Isaac Kodzo Amegbor
Summary: This study evaluated the response of maize genotypes to gamma radiation and determined an effective dosage for mutation breeding. The results showed a decrease in the growth and plant characteristics of maize with increasing gamma radiation doses.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Angelica Vergara Wasserman, Aline Gonzalez Viana, Michele Maria da Silva, Flavia Bartoly, Tatiane Rocha Pereira, Ronaldo Janvrot Vivone, Ana Cristina de Melo Ferreira, Daniel Vidal Perez
Summary: Public concerns about environmental protection have increased since the Fukushima accident. The soil-plant transfer factor (Fv) is an important parameter for environmental risk assessment. The study investigates the behavior of 90Sr in Brazilian soils and finds that a significant portion of 90Sr remains potentially mobile, mainly in the bioavailable phase. The behavior of 90Sr in these soils is influenced by ionic competition mechanisms and the presence of stable Sr and major nutrients. The mineralogy of the soils also plays a role in the transfer of 90Sr.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. Pavlenko, V. Yoschenko, M. Hrechaniuk, T. Wada, V. Kashparov
Summary: Activity concentrations of 90Sr in fish in lakes within the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone exceed permissible levels, and transferring contaminated fish to clean water does not effectively reduce 90Sr content. Establishing permissible levels of 90Sr concentration only in fish fillet is appropriate for human radiation protection.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2024)