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Research Article

Positive effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on behavior, immune function, and oxidative and inflammatory state in old mice

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Pages 51-66 | Received 12 Aug 2022, Accepted 20 Jun 2023, Published online: 10 Aug 2023

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