A novel system for micron-scale analysis of energy deposition and response to low-dose radiation.

This study provides first results of a system that combines simulations with experimental techniques to investigate radiation response in micron-scale targets, with a focus on low-dose radiation exposure. The system shows promise in enabling future investigations of energy deposition within small volumes at low doses, where biological responses may be heterogeneous as some cells may receive high energy deposits and incur damage, while others may experience minimal or no deposition.