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. 2008 Aug;9(8):717-20.
doi: 10.1038/embor.2008.142.

The paradox of model organisms. The use of model organisms in research will continue despite their shortcomings

Philip Hunter

The paradox of model organisms. The use of model organisms in research will continue despite their shortcomings

Philip Hunter. EMBO Rep. 2008 Aug.
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