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Fast Neutron RBE for Inhibition of Neurogenesis

Dose-response and relative biological effectiveness of fast neutrons: Induction of apoptosis and inhibition of neurogenesis in the hippocampus of adult mice

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Pages 476-485 | Received 04 Aug 2009, Accepted 29 Jan 2010, Published online: 15 May 2010

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