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The effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on the radiosensitivity of the rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa)

Creator:

Lappenbusch, William L.

Abstract:

More than 2,000 male newts were collected during the summer and maintained unfed at 10°C both pre- and post-irradiation. Exposures ranging up to 30 kR were given with 300 kVp X-rays and ⁶⁰Co gamma rays. Half of the newts were injected (I. P.) with 15 g DMSO/kg (the maximum sublethal...

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Dissertation

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The effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on the