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Episode 9: Unveiling Radiation's Hidden Dangers with Mary Olson
In this episode of "The DNA of Things," Dr. Jeremy Koenig interviews Mary Olson, a dedicated advocate and researcher specializing in the disproportionate impact of ionizing radiation on women and children. Olson shares her journey into radiation research, which began with a personal radiation exposure incident early in her career. This experience fueled her commitment to public health advocacy and legislative efforts against the deregulation of radioactive waste. Throughout the episode, Olson explains the primary effects of radiation on DNA, emphasizing how radiation breaks DNA strands…
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