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A major challenge exists in assessing the risk of developing cancer from exposures to low-dose radiation — which are encountered during diagnostic scans, for example. What factors influence low-dose cancer risk and what might this mean for current protection measures?
Cancer in wildlife seems to be more prevalent than previously thought and could have considerable effects on the populations of some species. This Perspective discusses the conservation issues raised by cancer in wildlife.
