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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
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