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Mirjam Nilsson
Introduction
Dr. Mirjam Nilsson holds a Ph.D. in human biology from
Glenwood University
• Author of “Our Bodies, Our Cells” and several research papers on DNA
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Overview
This study focused on learning whether natural or chemical causes are more likely to cause
cell mutation.
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Causes of cell mutation
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Effects of radiation exposure
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Chemical 1 Chemical 2 Chemical 3 Chemical 4
24% 29%
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15% 15%
DNA
15%
10%
RNA Mitochondria
20% 27% 10% 65%
60%
Cell mutation caused by different chemicals affects each part of the cell differently. Here is the percentage of change to each
cell type, broken out per chemical.
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Funding for upcoming research
Government Private
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Thank you
Mirjam Nilsson
206-555-0146
mirjam@contoso.com
www.contoso.com
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