1947: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission begins radioactive experiments on human subjects

Colonel E.E. Kirkpatrick of the U.S. AEC issues a secret document (07075001, January 8, 1947) stating that the AEC will begin administering intravenous doses of radioactive substances to human subjects. An April 17, 1947, AEC document states: “It is desired that no document be released which refers to experiments with … Continue reading 1947: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission begins radioactive experiments on human subjects