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Original Article

Electromagnetic fields (UHF) increase voltage sensitivity of membrane ion channels; possible indication of cell phone effect on living cells

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Pages 1-13 | Received 24 Mar 2013, Accepted 20 Jul 2013, Published online: 15 Nov 2013

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