Advances in Radiation Research and Applications: Biology, Environment and Medicine, Volume II

This Research Topic is the second volume. Please see the first volume at: Advances in Radiation Research and Applications: Biology, Environment and Medicine

This Research Topic in "Frontiers in Public Health," featured in the Radiation and Health section, aims to underscore recent advancements in radiation biology, life sciences, and medicine. Radiation finds versatile utility across diverse fields, including medicine, agriculture, industry, and scientific research. The emphasis is on monitoring and assessing radiation exposure and its influence on biological systems—from cellular responses to comprehensive whole-body effects, particularly highlighting scenarios involving radiation accidents. This research topic is committed to assembling original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that offer new insights into the mechanisms of radiation effects, state-of-the-art approaches in radiation monitoring and protection, and advancements in medical applications of radiation.

By consolidating cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews, this research topic endeavors to deepen our understanding of radiation's impacts on health and promote the development of effective strategies for radiation management, protection, and medical interventions.

Authors are invited to contribute to this research topic by submitting original research, review articles, and perspectives. Contributions should provide fresh insights and significant findings related to the following areas, although not limited to:

• Molecular and cellular responses to radiation

• Radiation-induced carcinogenesis and mutagenesis

• Radiobiology of normal tissues and organs

• Radiation therapy and its impact on patient outcomes

• Novel radioprotectors and mitigators

• Biomarkers of radiation exposure and effects

• Epidemiological studies concerning radiation and health

• Ethical and societal implications of radiation exposure

• Advances in radiation monitoring system design, technology, and devices

• Radiation detection and measurement

• Medical emergency response in nuclear accidents

• Environmental radioactivity