Abnormal chromosome repair and risk of developing cancer.

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Published in Environ Health Perspect on October 01, 1993

Authors

W W Au1

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.

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