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Use of the random amplif|ed polymorphic DNA (RAPD) assay for the detection of DNA damage and mutations: possible implications of confounding factors

Franck A. Atienzar Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth Environmental Research Centre (PERC), University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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Andrew J. Evenden Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth Environmental Research Centre (PERC), University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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Awadhesh N. Jha Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth Environmental Research Centre (PERC), University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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Michael H. Depledge Department of Biological Sciences, Plymouth Environmental Research Centre (PERC), University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
Pages 94-101 | Published online: 20 Oct 2008

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