Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Bhopal Methyl Isocyanate Affected Population and Cancer Susceptibility: Where Do We Stand Now?

  • Senthilkumar, Chinnu Sugavanam (Department of Research, Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (JNCHRC))
  • Published : 2012.10.31
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