Abstract
Since Figge1 reported that cosmic rays accelerate the process of carcinogenesis, there has been renewed interest in the possible biological action of this radiation2. Figge claimed that an increase in cosmic radiation, produced by screening with a suitable lead shield, appeared to reduce the length of the latent period preceding the appearance of palpable tumours in mice which had previously been inoculated subcutaneously with 20-methylcholanthrene. These original investigations were carried out at sea-level.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Figge, F. H. J., Science, 323 (March 28, 1947).
Ong, S. G., Nature, 163, 244 (1949).
Figge, F. H. J., Bull. School Med. Univ. Maryland. 33 (July 1948).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
GEORGE, E., GEORGE, M., BOOTH, J. et al. Influence of Cosmic Radiation on Induced Carcinogenesis in Mice. Nature 164, 1044–1045 (1949). https://doi.org/10.1038/1641044a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/1641044a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.