= Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
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The Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR) is a group that operates under the National Academy of Sciences in the United States. Established to assess and report on the biological effects of ionizing radiation, the committee primarily focuses on the health risks associated with exposure to various types of ionizing radiation, including gamma rays, X-rays, and particle radiation.
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