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Original Article

Biological Effects of Auger Processes of Bromine on Yeast Cells Induced by Monochromatic Synchrotron X-rays

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Pages 757-768 | Received 07 Jan 1991, Accepted 29 Apr 1991, Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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