Effects of Radiation in Health and Disease

Dear Colleagues,

The impact of radiation on human health is determined by several factors, including the type and intensity of radiation and the duration of exposure. Ionizing radiation carries sufficient energy to remove electrons from atoms, leading to potential DNA and tissue damage, whereas non-ionizing radiation lacks this capacity. Nevertheless, non-ionizing radiation has been reported to induce various biological effects, primarily through the enhanced production of free radicals. Given its widespread presence in domestic and occupational environments, non-ionizing radiation may represent a significant public health concern.

This Special Issue aims to evaluate the effects of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, with particular emphasis on the “cellular stress response”. The studies included address how different radiation types modulate key cellular processes such as viability, proliferation, senescence, DNA damage and repair, and oxidative stress. Elucidating the molecular signaling pathways activated in response to radiation exposure is essential for understanding the mechanisms underlying radiation-induced cellular damage and for assessing its biological and health implications.

Dr. Raffaella Lazzarini
Guest Editor

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