MRI and Genetic Damage: An Update

Purpose of Review Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is generally considered to be a safe imaging technology when compared to diagnostic tools utilizing ionizing radiation. Unlike ionizing radiation, for which the detrimental biological effects, such as DNA damage, are known and well established, the potential of MRI to directly or indirectly induce genetic alterations is still not evident. This review article summarizes recent findings in MRI research related to DNA damage.