by admin | Aug 13, 2023 | LNT Hypothesis
Research Article Summary The article discusses the significant conceptual and methodological challenges in identifying and defining hormesis in epidemiological research, particularly emphasizing the complexities of studying low-dose radiation effects in human...
by admin | Jul 23, 2023 | Featured Articles, LNT Hypothesis
10 Key Points The paper reassesses William L. Russell’s mouse experiments from Oak Ridge, which were historically used to justify the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model for radiation risk. Russell’s studies suggested all radiation doses are harmful, but later evidence...
by admin | Apr 28, 2023 | Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt, LNT Hypothesis, Radiophobia
10 Key Points The letter responds to Bahadori’s comments on the History of the LNT Model documentary. The videos aimed to show how the U.S. adopted LNT, not to argue for or against it. Calabrese’s research highlights flaws: Muller’s extreme fruit fly doses...
by admin | Apr 3, 2023 | Hormesis, LNT Hypothesis
https://jackdevanney.substack.com/p/a-sigmoid-no-threshold-primer?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email If we are to replace the Linear No Threshold theory of radiation harm, we must have a replacement. The purpose of this piece is to present the Sigmoid No...
by admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt, LNT Hypothesis, Radiophobia
Abstract—The fear of radiation has been present almost since the discovery of radiation, but has intensified since the “dawn of the atomic age” over 75 y ago. This fear has often served as an impediment to the safe and beneficial uses of radiation and radioactive...
by admin | Jan 23, 2023 | Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt, LNT Hypothesis, Radiophobia
10 Key Points In the late 1960s, John Gofman and Arthur Tamplin clashed with the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) over nuclear safety. They argued nuclear plant emissions would cause tens of thousands of extra cancers, using the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model. Their...
