Assessment of exposure to ionizing radiation in Chernobyl tree frogs (Hyla orientalis)

Abstract Ionizing radiation can damage organic molecules, causing detrimental effects on human and wildlife health. The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (1986) represents the largest release of radioactive material to the environment. An accurate estimation of the current exposure to ra...

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Main Authors: Pablo Burraco, Clément Car, Jean-Marc Bonzom, Germán Orizaola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-00125-9