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Considerations Regarding The Use of In Vitro Transformation and Alkaline Comet Assays to Assess The Carcinogenic Potential of Radiofrequency Radiation

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Roti Roti, J.L., Malyapa, R.S., Ahern, E. (2002). Considerations Regarding The Use of In Vitro Transformation and Alkaline Comet Assays to Assess The Carcinogenic Potential of Radiofrequency Radiation. In: Carlo, G.L., Supley, M., Hersemann, S.E., Thibodeau, P. (eds) Wireless Phones and Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46899-9_9

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