Radiation and Biology: Investigating Cellular, Organismal, and Environmental Responses
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 342
Special Issue Editors
Interests: radiation biology; clinical radiobiology; cancer biomarkers; environmental health
Interests: radiogenotoxicity; radioadaptation; radiocarcinogenesis; nutrition and lifestyle; proactive radiation protection
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Interests: DNA damage response; DNA damage repair; chromosomal aberration; reactive oxygen species; nutrition and lifestyle
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Interests: radiobiology; cancer radiotherapy and radiosensitizer; cancer stem cell; molecular imaging; multidrug resistance in cancer; Thai medicinal plant
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Radiation exposure, whether from natural sources or human activities, exerts diverse biological effects at multiple levels, from molecular and cellular processes to whole-organism physiology and ecosystem dynamics. Understanding these effects is essential for advancing research in radiation biology, environmental science, medicine, and space exploration.
This Special Issue serves as a comprehensive platform for studies on radiation-induced biological responses, with a particular focus on cellular mechanisms, organismal health, and ecological consequences. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that deepen our understanding of the mechanisms underlying radiation responses, adaptive processes, and long-term biological effects across diverse systems.
Topics of Interest (including but not limited to):
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Radiation Response:
- DNA damage, repair pathways, and genomic stability;
- Oxidative stress, redox homeostasis, and metabolic alterations;
- Epigenetic modifications and radiation-induced gene regulation;
- Mechanisms of radiation-induced cell death, senescence, and adaptation.
- Organismal and Physiological Effects:
- Radiation effects on animal and human health;
- Immune system modulation and inflammatory responses;
- Carcinogenesis and disease susceptibility in irradiated organisms;
- Mechanisms of radiation resistance and physiological adaptation.
- Ecological and Environmental Impacts:
- Radiation-induced changes in biodiversity and ecosystem function;
- Species-specific radiation tolerance and adaptive strategies;
- Long-term ecological consequences of radiation exposure;
- Implications of space radiation for biological systems.
- Translational and Applied Research:
- Advances in radioprotective strategies for humans and wildlife;
- Biomarkers for radiation exposure and risk assessment;
- Novel approaches in radiotherapy and radiation mitigation;
- Ethical and regulatory considerations in radiation biology research.
This Special Issue seeks to offer novel insights into the impact of radiation on biological systems across varying levels of complexity by integrating research from multiple disciplines. We invite submissions that enhance the fundamental understanding of radiation biology and its relevance to health, environmental sustainability, and technological applications.
Dr. Narongchai Autsavapromporn
Dr. Bing Wang
Dr. Takanori Katsube
Dr. Jiraporn Kantapan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- radiation-induced DNA damage and repair pathways
- oxidative stress and redox signaling in radiation response
- radiation-induced epigenetic modifications
- radiation-induced immunomodulation and inflammation
- radiation-induced carcinogenesis and disease susceptibility
- ecological consequences of ionizing radiation
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