Stefania Squadrone

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Does anyone know about trace elements bioaccumulation in camelids: blood and hair as bioindicators?

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a positive association between the severity of autism and the body burden of toxic metals has been proposed. What is the state of the art?

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Has anyone experimented with the non-radioactive cesium chloride supplements on tumors cell lines?

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