Genetic and Allied Effects of Alkylating Agents

Many articles, monographs, and symposia have been published on the mutating effects of radiation, but the genetic changes produced by chemicals have been relatively neglected. The present book helps close this gap by providing an authoritative and critical summary of research in an important area of chemical mutagenesis—alkylating agents.

In contrast to the usual emphasis on simple microbial systems, the author covers a wide spectrum of biological material; in addition to giving experimental data, he also provides critical analyses and interpretations and points out the areas where further research is needed.