Publications by authors named "Aaron Chesnut"
J Radiat Res
December 2002
Article Synopsis
- The study used the nematode C. elegans to explore how different types of ionizing radiation affect gene expression, focusing on charged particles like protons and iron ions.
- After exposing the nematodes to radiation, they found that 3.4% of the analyzed genes showed changes in expression, with 193 genes up-regulated and 406 down-regulated, suggesting specific responses to different radiation types.
- A novel statistical clustering method revealed unique regulatory patterns among the genes influenced by each type of radiation, implying that different radiation types activate distinct homeostatic mechanisms based on their characteristics.
