Published 2009
by Nova Biomedical Books in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Akio Matsumoto and Mai Nakano, editors. |
| Series | Genetics - research and issues series |
| Contributions | Matsumoto, Akio, 1962-, Nakano, Mai. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | RB155 .H8475 2009 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xiv, 327 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 327 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL24060846M |
| ISBN 10 | 1607416956, 1617285935 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781607416951 |
| LC Control Number | 2009024611 |
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