anny” collection and were summarized. These studies were designed in such a way that the data could be utilized to provide reteorological information, Studies relating to uptake of fission products Dr. Tolbert Dr. Tolbert explained to the Committce the close cooperation that exists betwoun the AEC and the Agriculture Department in the joint studies now being carried on relating the uptake of fission products and induced activity in tne soil by the plants. He stated that the Department of Avriculture out at Jangle had placed at strateric points wash tubs which were used to catch the radioactive soil that fell out after the shots and it was measured for the quality and amount of activity. ‘This fallout material is being studicd in Grusnnouse cxperiments nt Beltsville. Recent Develop-— ments of genetic effects of radiation - Dr. Plough Dr. Ploush presented 42 summary of the genetic data on the effects of radiation, i.e. significant data of interest to geneticists, In this connection excerpts from a published handbook of atoric weapons for medical officers were fully discussed. Cancer Research Program — Dr. C,L. Dunham Dr. Dunham reviewed the cancer rescerch programs which included the leukemia studies under tne Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission; cancer programs initiated and established at the major installations inclose proximity to certain unique facilities and equipment with reference to the evailability of short-lived ~15 - os