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SUBMITTER: Giraudeau M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5943346 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Giraudeau Mathieu M Bonzom Jean-Marc JM Ducatez Simon S Beaugelin-Seiller Karine K Deviche Pierre P Lengagne Thierry T Cavalie Isabelle I Camilleri Virginie V Adam-Guillermin Christelle C McGraw Kevin J KJ
Scientific reports 20180509 1
The nuclear accident in the Fukushima prefecture released a large amount of artificial radionuclides that might have short- and long-term biological effects on wildlife. Ionizing radiation can be a harmful source of reactive oxygen species, and previous studies have already shown reduced fitness effects in exposed animals in Chernobyl. Due to their potential health benefits, carotenoid pigments might be used by animals to limit detrimental effects of ionizing radiation exposure. Here, we examine ...[more]