1. Radiation and Chemical Hormesis: Low-Dose, Essential; Mid-Dose, Beneficial; and High-Dose, Hazardous
Shizuyo Sutou
2. The Radon Spa Controversy
Roger Rolls
3. Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions: Current Radiobiological and Clinical Evidence
Bruno Fionda, Monica Maria Pagliara, Alessandro Di Stefani, Paolo Tropiano, Francesco Bussu, Alessio Giuseppe Morganti, and Luca Tagliaferri
4. Ultra-High-Dose Rate FLASH Radiotherapy
Gaia Franciosini, Lucia Giuliano, Luigi Palumbo, and Vincenzo Patera
5. Radiation Adaptive Response Effect: The History, Experiments, and Theoretical Models
Krzysztof Wojciech Fornalski
6. Low Background Radiations in the Deep Underground Environments
Jifeng Liu and Yuhao Zou
7. Astronaut Health in Space: Bio-Defenses Against Radiation and Microgravity
Alireza Mortazavi, SMJ Mortazavi, Hassan Vafapour, Razi Rashidfar, Zeynab Seyeddi, Najmeh Jooyan, Fatemeh Bensaeid, Lembit Sihver, and James Welsh
8. Social Attitudes to Ionizing Radiations
Wade Allison
9. Transport of Radioactive Materials
Franco Cioce
Biography
Maria Letizia Terranova was formerly a full professor at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and head of the Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies. She coordinated the MINIMAlab, developing innovative materials/systems for micro-/nano-electronics, photonics, field-emission, energetics, sensing, thermal management, and regenerative medicine. She paired expertise in materials and nanotechnologies with that in nuclear reactions and radioactive decay. Her interests are currently focused on radioactivity-related issues, such as exploiting energy released by natural and artificial radioisotopes, developing nuclear batteries, and managing spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. She has edited 8 books, co-authored more than 360 papers, and holds 5 patents.
“This book thoroughly explains radioactivity and its impact on modern life sciences. It not only aims to educate but also addresses misconceptions and provides a comprehensive view of radioactivity’s role in life sciences, making it a valuable resource for readers of all levels. The nine chapters provide an up-to-date look at the ongoing studies in several nuclear technology applications in medical and biological research fields. The authors of the different chapters have been particularly eloquent and effective in presenting complex concepts with great scientific clarity. An essential reference for everyone curious about the transformative power of radioactivity in life sciences.”
Dr. Ing. Stefano Monti
President, Italian Nuclear Association & European Nuclear Society
