Table 4. Mutations at minisatellite loci in relation to parental exposure.
Controls (<0.01 Gy) | Exposeda (≥0.01 Gy) | |
---|---|---|
Number of children examined | 58 | 61 |
Minisatellite loci tested | 1403 | 496 |
Mutations detected | 39 | 13 |
Mutation rate/loci/generation | 2.8% | 2.6% |
Data are from Kodaira et al. (2010). Note that the irradiation level for the exposed parents is quite high.
Mean parental gonadal dose = 1.47 Gy.