The biologic effects of low level X radiation (10 to 1,000 rads) were investigated by studying alterations in antigenicity of Escherichia coli. Antigen-antibody reactions were studied by immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis to measure subtle changes to the radiation. A gradual change was observed in antigen-antibody patterns through the various levels of radiation.
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