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Some present problems in the genetic effects of radiation

1950; Wiley; Volume: 35; Issue: S1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/jcp.1030350404

1553-0809

Hansjakob Mller,

Insect Resistance and Genetics

Journal of Cellular and Comparative PhysiologyVolume 35, Issue S1 p. 9-70 Article Some present problems in the genetic effects of radiation H. J. Müller, H. J. Müller Department of Zoology, Indiana University, BloomingtonSearch for more papers by this author H. J. Müller, H. J. Müller Department of Zoology, Indiana University, BloomingtonSearch for more papers by this author First published: June 1950 https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.1030350404Citations: 36AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Literature Cited Barron, E. 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