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Induction of mammary tumors by ionising radiation

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van Bekkum, D.W., Broerse, J.J. Induction of mammary tumors by ionising radiation. Radiat Environ Biophys 30, 217–220 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01226623

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