Can infrared radiations cause mutations in any way possible?

Let's understand first what is meant by mutation. When a cell divides, it divides up the chromosomes into 2 halves and after bifurcation the missing ones are regenerated( I have over simplified it here). read more

So if radiation(any) that causes the error to remain will cause mutation. As I understand, ionizing radiations cause damage to DNA and cause errors to not be corrected. Infra radiation does not cause the (per se) but if my a very unfortunate chance it causes the errors to remain then maybe. read more

Radiation can cause mutations in two different ways: Direct effect : radiation breaks bonds in DNA, this breaks the strands and mutation can occur when it is not properly repaired. Indirect effect : radiation causes other molecules to lose an electron; these molecules (reactive intermediates) can then interact with DNA to cause mutation. read more

« Reply #2 on: 21/04/2011 19: 47: 26 » This may seem like a neat idea (and indeed many comic book heroes gain their powers through some type of radiation mutating their genes), but graham hit the nail on the head. read more