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Radiobiology, microbiology, radioecology

SCK•CEN studies of the behaviour of radioactive substances in the biosphere (air, water, soil, plants, etc.) and geosphere (subterranean clay layers, groundwater, etc.). We also evaluate the impact of radiation on mankind and the environment.

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Genetic analysis via DNA chips Genetic analysis via DNA chips Laboratory for radiobiological research Laboratory for radiobiological research Laboratory for radiobiological research Radiobiological research via microscopy Laboratory for molecular biology Laboratory for molecular biology Microbiological research Microbiological research Arthrospira, also known as ‘spirulina’, is a radiation-resistant, edible cyanobacterium, taken for oxygen and food production on long space missions Bioreactor for recycling waste into drinkable water, oxygen and food on long space missions Sterile and anoxic manipulation of Boom Clay micro-organisms Cultivation of micro-organisms from Boom Clay pore water Greenhouse with plants for research into absorption of radioactive materials and the impact of radiation Greenhouse with plants for research into absorption of radioactive materials and the impact of radiation Duckweed is one of the plants used in research into absorption of radionuclides and the impact of radiation on plants Study of the effects of radiation exposure on thale cress Study of the effects of radiation exposure or absorption by radionuclides on thale cress

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