Fears grow as blood stocks pass on prions undetected

@article{Hopkin2004FearsGA,
  title={Fears grow as blood stocks pass on prions undetected},
  author={Michael Hopkin},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2004},
  volume={430},
  pages={712-712}
}
  • M. Hopkin
  • Published 11 August 2004
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