From: Low-dose radiation, scientific scrutiny, and requirements for demonstrating effects
Analyses | Expectations | Findings |
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Spatial variation | If radiation was the causative agent, we should expect more abnormalities in samples from Fukushima | Increased frequency of abnormalities at Fukushima |
Temporal variation | If radiation was the causative agent, we should expect fewer abnormalities in samples from the first generation not exposed to radiation compared to second and third generations | Increased frequency of abnormalities in second and third generations |
Radiation experiment | If radiation was the causative agent, we should expect more abnormalities in animals exposed to internal and external radiation in the lab | Increased frequency of abnormalities following lab exposure to radiation, but not in controls |
Survival rate | If radiation had negative effects, we should expect delayed growth and reduced survival | Reduced growth and survival in irradiated samples |