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This book describes the role of radioactivity in the living world and highlights the many aspects of the impact of ionizing radiation on biological systems. It critically approaches these intensely debated subjects and provides an up-to-date look at the ongoing studies on the use of radiations in nuclear clinical practice.
List of contents
1. Radiation and Chemical Hormesis: Low-Dose, Essential; Mid-Dose, Beneficial; and High-Dose, Hazardous 2. The Radon Spa Controversy 3. Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions: Current Radiobiological and Clinical Evidence 4. Ultra-High Dose Rate FLASH Radiotherapy 5. Radiation Adaptive Response Effect: The History, Experiments, and Theoretical Models 6. Low Background Radiations in the Deep Underground Environments 7. Astronaut Health in Space: Bio-Defenses Against Radiation and Microgravity 8. Social Attitudes to Ionizing Radiation 9. Transport of Radioactive Materials
About the author
Maria Letizia Terranova was formerly a full professor at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" and head of the Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies. She coordinated the MINIMAlab, developing innovative materials/systems for micro-/nano-electronics, photonics, field-emission, energetics, sensing, thermal management, and regenerative medicine. She paired expertise in materials and nanotechnologies with that in nuclear reactions and radioactive decay. Her interests are currently focused on radioactivity-related issues, such as exploiting energy released by natural and artificial radioisotopes, developing nuclear batteries, and managing spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. She has edited 8 books, co-authored more than 360 papers, and holds 5 patents.
