The possible health risks posed by Galactic cosmic rays, especially the possible heightened cancer risk, are examined. The results of the Biostack studies of the biological effects of high-energy cosmic rays are discussed. The biological mechanisms involved in possible harm due to cosmic rays are considered.


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    Single particle effects, Biostack, and risk evaluation - Studies on the radiation risk from Galactic cosmic rays


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    1993-02-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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