Faxitron MultiRad 350 irradiator purchased

The Institute of Biomedicine at the University of Turku has purchased a Faxitron MultiRad 350 irradiator, for biological material. The instrument is a fully-shielded, self-contained X-ray irradiator which is a safer alternative to radioisotope irradiators. The device is the first of its kind in Nordic countries, and it will be used for irradiating various biological materials such as cells and small experimental animals.