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Biosynthesis of Methylmercury Compounds by the Intestinal Flora of the Rat

Ian Rowland Ph.D. The British Industrial Biological Research Association Carshalton, England
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Margaret Davies L.I.Biol The British Industrial Biological Research Association Carshalton, England
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Paul Grasso F.R.C.Path The British Industrial Biological Research Association Carshalton, England
Pages 24-28 | Published online: 16 Apr 2013

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