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. 1998 Nov;279(5):86-93.

doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican1198-86.

Evolution and the origins of disease

R M Nesse, G C Williams

PMID: 9796548
DOI: 10.1038/scientificamerican1198-86

Evolution and the origins of disease

R M Nesse et al. Sci Am. 1998 Nov.

. 1998 Nov;279(5):86-93.

doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican1198-86.

Authors

R M Nesse, G C Williams

PMID: 9796548
DOI: 10.1038/scientificamerican1198-86

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Sci Am 1999 Mar;280(3):14

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