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PEACEFUL USES OF
STRONTIUM-90 by J. F. Loutit ,
C.B.E., D.M., F.R.C.P.
Director of the M.R.C.
Radiobiological Research Unit
The radioactive isotope of strontium is thought to be the most hazardous component in the fall-out from nuclear explosions. But, for better or worse, it is now everywhere, so scientists are studying its behaviour and turning its presence to good account. Dr. Loutit describes some things that have been discovered about our bones as a result of this work. j