Progress in thyroid cancer genomics: a 40-year journey

JA Fagin, YE Nikiforov - Thyroid, 2023‏ - liebertpub.com
Background: Very little was known about the molecular pathogenesis of thyroid cancer until
the late 1980s. As part of the Centennial celebration of the American Thyroid Association …

Effects of urban-induced mutations on ecology, evolution and health

MTJ Johnson, I Arif, F Marchetti… - Nature ecology & …, 2024‏ - nature.com
Increasing evidence suggests that urbanization is associated with higher mutation rates,
which can affect the health and evolution of organisms that inhabit cities. Elevated pollution …

Ultrahigh-efficiency X-ray energy dissipation enabled by the integration of core–shell photon nanotraps and hierarchical natural leather

H Li, J Zhou, L Yan, R Zhong, Y Wang, X Liao, B Shi - Nano Today, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The widespread application of high-energy X-ray radiation has prompted improvements in
the performance of radiation-protection materials. Currently, achieving enhanced X-ray …

Environmental radiation exposure at Chornobyl has not systematically affected the genomes or chemical mutagen tolerance phenotypes of local worms

SC Tintori, D Çağlar, P Ortiz… - Proceedings of the …, 2024‏ - National Acad Sciences
The 1986 disaster at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant transformed the surrounding
region into the most radioactive landscape known on the planet. Whether or not this sudden …

A historical survey of key epidemiological studies of ionizing radiation exposure

MP Little, D Bazyka, AB Gonzalez… - Radiation …, 2024‏ - meridian.allenpress.com
In this article we review the history of key epidemiological studies of populations exposed to
ionizing radiation. We highlight historical and recent findings regarding radiation-associated …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of paternal age on new mutations and disease in the next generation

KA Wood, A Goriely - Fertility and Sterility, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Advanced paternal age is associated with an increased risk of fathering children with
genetic disorders and other adverse reproductive consequences. However, the mechanisms …

Areas of research to support the system of radiological protection

D Laurier, W Ruehm, F Paquet, K Applegate… - Radiation and …, 2021‏ - Springer
This document presents the ICRP's updated vision on “Areas of Research to Support the
System of Radiological Protection”, which have been previously published in 2017. It aims to …

Transgenerational effects of paternal exposures: the role of germline de novo mutations

H Dehghanbanadaki, M Jimbo, K Fendereski… - …, 2025‏ - Wiley Online Library
Germline de novo mutations (DNMs) refer to spontaneous mutations arising during
gametogenesis, resulting in genetic changes within germ cells that are subsequently …

[HTML][HTML] New lead-free chemistry for in-situ monitoring of advanced nuclear power plant

L Liang, X Wang, C Zhang, K Lu, G Tan, Y Dong… - Advanced Powder …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Nuclear power is essential for sustainable energy infrastructure and economic development,
necessitating materials for high-radiation environments that can facilitate visualization and …

Polymer Fibers Highly Filled with Styrene Maleic Anhydride-Modified PbWO4 for Improved Wear Comfort of γ-ray-Shielding Articles

FH Mai, QP Zhang, R Wang, LC Meng… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2022‏ - ACS Publications
Personal protective equipment (PPE) with wear comfort and radiation protection safety are of
immense significance to human personnel in radiation environments. Unfortunately, current …