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Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields on Mammalian Spermatogenesis Cover

Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields on Mammalian Spermatogenesis

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 58 (2007): Issue 4 (December 2007)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10004-007-0038-y | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 449 - 459
Published on: Dec 6, 2007
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
cytoskeleton,
mobile phones,
non-ionising radiation,
reproduction,
sperm cells
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

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