Ionizing radiation damages cells by causing breaks in DNA
Is it true that ionizing radiation damages cells by causing breaks in DNA?
Yes. Multiple studies demonstrate that ionizing radiation damages cells by inducing various forms of DNA lesions, including double-strand breaks and base damage. Consequently, the claim is supported by the scientific literature.
Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked
The retrieved papers consistently confirm that ionizing radiation causes cellular damage specifically through genetic lesions such as DNA breaks (e.g., double-strand breaks) and subsequent genomic instability. No papers refute this fundamental radiobiological principle, leading to a SUPPORTED verdict.
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I, G., V, K., GN, N., D, D., I, K., A, K., G, K., & A, Z. (2024). Radiotherapy and Testicular Function: A Comprehensive Review of the Radiation-Induced Effects with an Emphasis on Spermatogenesis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12071492
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WS, R., SBM, A., IM, T., L, L., S, M., T, G., WY, M., & R, E. (2025). The histone acetyltransferase CBP participates in regulating the DNA damage response through ATM after double-strand breaks.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-025-03528-3
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VM, K., M, B., WE, G., NR, A., H, L., H, L., C, P., L, K., MC, K., & JN, C. (2026). Loss of JAK1 Function Causes G2-M Cell-Cycle Defects Vulnerable to KIF18A Inhibition.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.can-25-1423
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Y, T., K, M., M, I., & H, T. (2024). Comparison of mutation spectra induced by gamma-rays and carbon ion beams.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/jrr/rrae050
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Y, C., Q, Z., Z, T., S, L., C, Q., G, Z., & H, C. (2026). Nuclear receptor co-activator 4 interacts with RUVBL1/2 to maintain genome integrity through double-strand break repair.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dnarep.2026.103945
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A, B., F, G., M, P., & J, D. (2026). From Exposure to Effect: Genetic and Epigenetic Biomarker-Guided Risk Assessment in Cardiac Imaging.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27073041
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What does the evidence say?
The retrieved papers consistently confirm that ionizing radiation causes cellular damage specifically through genetic lesions such as DNA breaks (e.g., double-strand breaks) and subsequent genomic instability. No papers refute this fundamental radiobiological principle, leading to a SUPPORTED verdict.
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