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        R. E. J. Mitchel, P. Burchart and H. Wyatt. A Lower Dose Threshold for the in vivo Protective Adaptive Response to Radiation. Tumorigenesis in Chronically Exposed Normal and Trp53  Heterozygous C57BL/6 Mice. Radiation Research 170: 765-775, 2008  Abstract

        Bobby R. Scott, Charles L. Sanders, Ron E. J. Mitchel and Douglas R. Boreham. CT Scans May Reduce Rather than Increase the Risk of Cancer . Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, 13(1) 8-11, 2008. Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel, and 17 other authors, Scientific Issues and Emerging Challenges for Radiological Protection, Report of the Expert Group on the Implications of Radiological Protection Science. OECD Nuclear Energy Agency report No. 6167, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2007 [ISBN 978-92-64-99032-6]. Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel. Low Doses of Radiation Reduce Risk in vivo.  Dose-Response, 5(1) 1-10, 2007. Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger,  R. E. J. Mitchel, J. L. Redpath, D. J. Crawford-Brown and W. Hofmann. Detrimental and Protective Bystander Effects: A Model Approach. Radiation Research 168: 614-626, 2007 Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel. Cancer and Low Dose Responses in vivo: Implications for Radiation Protection. Dose-Response 5: 284–291, 2007. Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel, P. Burchart and H. Wyatt. Fractionated, Low-Dose-Rate Ionizing Radiation Exposure and Chronic Ulcerative Dermatitis in Normal and Trp53 Heterozygous C57BL/6 Mice. Radiation Research 168, 716-724 (2007). Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel, A. Trivedi, H. Wyatt, M. Hasu, V. Barrette  and S. C. Whitman.  Atherosclerotic Lesion Development in Gamma Radiation Exposed Apolipoprotein E-/- Mice, Submitted for publication 2007 Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger, R. E. J.  Mitchel, Douglas J. Crawford-Brown, W. Hofmann. Detrimental bystander effects within a model for chromosome aberrations and neoplastic transformation. Submitted for publication 2007 Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger, R. D. Stewart, and R. E. J. Mitchel. A model for low dose effects of low-LET radiation delivered at high dose rates, International Journal of Low Radiation, 3(2/3) 135-142, 2006  Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel, Adaptive Response in vitro and in vivo and its Impact on Low-Dose Radiation Risk, in Chapter 10. Biological Effects of Low doses of Ionizing Radiation, in Advances in Medical Physics 2006, (A. B. Wolbarst, R. G. Zamenhof, W. R. Hendee, eds.) Medical Physics Publishing, Madison, WI, USA, 2006. Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel, Cancer and Low Dose Responses in vivo: Implications for Radiation Protection. Canadian Nuclear Society Bulletin, 27(4) 23-26, 2006. Abstract

         J. L. Redpath and R. E. J. Mitchel. Enhanced biological effectiveness of low energy X-rays and implications for the UK breast screening programme. Br. J. Radiol. Correspondence. 79: 854-855, 2006. Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger, R. E. J. Mitchel, D.J. Crawford-Brown, W. Hofmann . A model for the induction of chromosome aberrations through direct and bystander mechanisms,  Radiation Protection Dosimetry.. 122 (1-4) 2006 Abstract

          D. R. Boreham, J.-A. Dolling, C. Somers, J. Quinn and R. E. J. Mitchel. The adaptive response and protection against heritable mutations and fetal malformation. Dose-Response, 4(4):317–326, 2006. Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel. Low doses of radiation are protective in vitro and in vivo: Evolutionary origins. Dose Response 4(2): 75-90, 2006  Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel. Radiation risk prediction and genetics: the influence of the Tp53 gene in vivo, Dose-Response, 3(4) 519-532, 2005.  Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger, R. D. Stewart, and R. E. J. Mitchel. Low-LET-induced radioprotective mechanisms within a stochastic two-stage cancer model, Dose-Response, 3(4) 508-518, 2005   Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel. The Bystander Effect: Recent Developments and Implications for Understanding the Dose-Response. Nonlinearity in Biology, Toxicology and Medicine, 2(3) 173-183, 2004   Abstract

        D. R. Boreham, J-A Dolling, C. Somers, J. Quinn and R. E. J. Mitchel, The Adaptive Response and Protection against Heritable Mutations and Fetal Malformation, Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference, 2004.  www.pacificnuclear.org - see Publications, Adaptive Response Technical Sessions  

        R. E. J. Mitchel, Low Doses of Radiation Reduce Risk in vivo, Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference, 2004.  www.pacificnuclear.org  - see Publications, Adaptive Response Technical Sessions  

        R. E. J. Mitchel, J. S. Jackson and S. M. Carlisle. Upper Dose Thresholds for Radiation-Induced Adaptive Response Against Cancer in High-Dose-Exposed, Cancer-Prone, Radiation-Sensitive Trp53 Heterozygous Mice. Radiation Research, 162(1): 20-30 2004 Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger, R.D. Stewart, R. E. J. Mitchel, and W. Hofmann. An examination of radiation hormesis mechanisms using a multi-stage carcinogenesis model.  Nonlinearity in Biology, Toxicology and Medicine, 2(4) 317-352 (2004).  Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel and S. Sunder, Depleted Uranium Dust From Fired Munitions: Physical, Chemical And Biological Properties, Health Physics, 87(1): 57-67, 2004.  Abstract

        B. A. Ulsh, S. M. Miller,  F. F. Mallory, R. E. J. Mitchel, D. P.  Morrison and D. R. Boreham. Cytogenetic dose-response and adaptive response in cells of ungulate species exposed to ionizing radiation, Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 74: 73-81 2004.  Abstract

        R. E. J. Mitchel, and R. A. McCann, Skin Tumor Promotion By Vitamin E In Mice: Amplification By Ionizing Radiation And Vitamin C, Cancer Detection and Prevention, 27:102-108, 2003.  Abstract 

        R. E. J. Mitchel, J. S. Jackson, D. P. Morrison and S. M. Carlisle, Low Doses of Radiation Increase the Latency of Spontaneous Lymphomas and Spinal Osteosarcomas in Cancer Prone, Radiation Sensitive Trp53 Heterozygous Mice, Radiation Research, 159:320-327 2003.  Abstract

        H. Schöllnberger, R. E. J. Mitchel, E. I. Azzam, D. J. Crawford-Brown, and W. Hofmann, Explanation of Protective Effects of Low Doses of g-Radiation With A Mechanistic Radiobiological Model, International Journal of Radiation Biology, 78:1159-1173 2002.  Abstract

        H. Schollnberger, R. E. J. Mitchel, D. J. Crawford-Brown and W. Hofmann.  Nonlinear dose–response relationships and inducible cellular defence mechanisms. Journal of Radiological Protection 22:A21–A25 2002.  Abstract

                 D. R. Boreham, J-A. Dolling, J. Misonoh, and R. E. J. Mitchel, Teratogenic Effects of Mild Heat Stress During Mouse Embryogenesis: Effect of Trp53. Radiation Research 158:443-448 2002. Abstract

                 D. R. Boreham, J-A. Dolling, J. Misonoh, and R. E. J. Mitchel, Radiation Induced Teratogenic Effects in Fetal Mice with Varying Trp53 Function: Influence of Prior Heat Stress, Radiation Research 158:449-457 2002.  Abstract

                 R. E. J. Mitchel, J-A. Dolling, Jun Misonoh, and Douglas R. Boreham, Influence of Prior Exposure to Low Dose Adapting Radiation on Radiation Induced Teratogenic Effects in Fetal Mice With Varying Trp53 Function. Radiation Research 158:458-463 2002. Abstract

                 E. J. Broome, D. L. Brown and R. E. J. Mitchel, Dose Responses for Adaption to Low Doses of 60Co-γ and 3H-β Radiation in Normal Human Fibroblasts, Radiation Research, 158:181-186, 2002. Abstract

                 R. E. J. Mitchel, Low-Dose Radiation Risk: A Biological Reality Check, In Radwaste Solutions (published by the American Nuclear Society) 9:30-35, 2002. Abstract

                  R. E. J. Mitchel, Radiation Biology of Low Doses, ATW. International Zeitschrift fur Kernenergie, 47(1):28-30, 2002. Abstract

              Trevor Dewit, Victor Clulow, J. S. Jackson and R. E. J. Mitchel, Uranium And Uranium Decay Series Radionuclide Dynamics In Bone Of Rats Following Chronic Uranium Ore Dust Inhalation, Health Physics, 81:502-513, 2001. Abstract

             R. E. J. Mitchel and D. R Boreham, Radiation Protection In The World Of Modern Radiobiology: Time For A New Approach, Proceedings of 10th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association, Plenary Session 1-2 p. 140, Hiroshima, Japan, 2000. Abstract

               D. R. Boreham, J-A. Dolling, S.R. Maves, N. Siwarungson and R. E. J. Mitchel, Dose rate effects for apoptosis and micronucleus formation in gamma-irradiated human lymphocytes, Radiation Research. 153:579-586, 2000. Abstract

             J-A. Dolling, D.R. Boreham, M.E. Bahen and R. E. J. Mitchel, Role of rad9-dependent cell cycle checkpoints in the adaptive response to ionizing radiation in yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, International Journal of Radiation Biology. 76:1273-1280, 2000. Abstract

             Cregan, S. P., Brown, D. L. and Mitchel, R. E. J.  Apoptosis and the Adaptive Response in Human Lymphocytes. International Journal of Radiation Biology. 75:1087-1094, 1999. Abstract

             Cregan, S. P., Smith, B. P., Brown, D. L and Mitchel, R. E. J. Two Pathways for the Induction of Apoptosis in Human Lymphocytes. International Journal of Radiation Biology. 75:1069-1086, 1999. Abstract

             Mitchel, R. E. J., Jackson, J. S., McCann, R. A. and Boreham, D. R.  Adaptive response modification of latency for radiation-induced myeloid leukemia in CBA/H mice.  Radiation Research. 152:273-279, 1999. Abstract

             Dolling, J.-A., Boreham, D. R., Brown, D. L., Raaphorst, G. P. and Mitchel, R. E. J.  Cisplatin-modification of DNA repair and ionizing radiation lethality in yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Mutation Research. 433:127-136, 1999. Abstract

             Broome, E. J., Brown, D. L. and Mitchel, R. E. J.  Adaption of human fibroblasts to radiation alters biases in DNA repair at the chromosome level. International Journal of Radiation Biology. 75:681-690, 1999. Abstract

 

             Broome, E.J., Brown, D. L. and Mitchel, R. E. J.  Fluorescence in situ hybridization of micronuclei in binucleate fibroblasts: A protocol for cytoplasmic preservation.  Biotechniques.  26:610-612, 1999. Abstract

             Graham, J. Higson, , D. J., Jun, J-S., Kobayashi, S. and Mitchel, R. E. J.  Low doses of ionising radiation incurred at low dose rates.  Journal of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society, 16:32-47, 1999. Abstract

             Mitchel, R. E. J., Heinmiller, B. and Jackson, J. S., Inhaled Uranium Ore Dust and Lung Cancer Risk in Rats. Health Physics. 76:145-155, 1999. Abstract

             J. Graham, D. J. Higson, J-S. Jun, S. Kobayashi and R. E. J. Mitchel. Low doses of ionising radiation incurred at low dose rates.  Chapter 7 In Worldwide Integrated View On Main Nuclear Energy Issues, Published by the European Nuclear Society, Belpstrasse, 23 (P.O. Box 5032), CH-3001 Berne Switzerland) 1999. Abstract

             Dolling, J-A., Boreham, D. R., Brown, D. L., Mitchel, R. E. J. and Raaphorst, G.P., Modulation of Radiation-Induced Strand Break Repair by Cisplatin in Mammalian Cells.  International Journal of Radiation Biology. 74:61-69, 1998. Abstract

             Boreham, D. R., Dolling, J.-A., Maves, S. R., Miller, S., Morrison, D. P. and Mitchel, R. E. J., Heat-Induced Thermal Tolerance and Radiation Resistance to Apoptosis in Human Lymphocytes.  Biochemistry Cell Biology75:393-397,1997. Abstract

             Dolling, J-A., Boreham, D. R., Brown, D. L., Raaphorst, G. P. and Mitchel, R. E. J., Rearrangement of Human Cell Homologous Chromosome Domains in Response to Ionizing Radiation.  International Journal of Radiation Biology72:303-311, 1997. Abstract

             Mitchel, R. E. J., Azzam, E. I. and de Toledo, S. M., Adaption to Ionizing Radiation in Mammalian Cells, In Stress-Inducible Processes in Higher Eukaryotes, T. Koval (editor), Plenum Press, New York, 1997 pp. 221-243, 1997. Abstract

      Azzam, E. I., de Toledo, S. M., Raaphorst, G. P. and Mitchel, R. E. J., Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Decreases the Frequency of Neoplastic Tranformation to a Level Below the Spontaneous Rate in C3h 10t 1/2 Cells, Radiation Research146:369-373, 1996. Abstract

 

 

 
Ronald E. J. Mitchel, Scientific Consultant
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada, K0J 1J0  
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