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Genetic and Epigenetic Dysregulation of Imprinted Genes In The Brain

Kristin D Kernohan1 Department of Paediatrics & Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada:;2 Children‘s Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada;3 Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Nathalie G Bérubé1 Department of Paediatrics & Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada:;2 Children‘s Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada;3 Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 743-763 | Published online: 15 Dec 2010

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