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. 2011 Sep;13(5):653-4.
doi: 10.1038/aja.2011.91. Epub 2011 Jul 4.

The significance of testosterone for fair participation of the female sex in competitive sports

Louis Gooren  1
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The significance of testosterone for fair participation of the female sex in competitive sports

Louis Gooren. Asian J Androl. 2011 Sep.
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